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RDE 357 - Amenity Pest, Weed and Disease Management evidence review

DEFRA

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14 Nov 2023 at 15:53

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The award was made by DEFRA for the contract titled "RDE 357 - Amenity Pest, Weed and Disease Management evidence review". The procurement method used was selective, with a procurement method detail of "Call-off from a framework agreement". The contract period runs from October 6, 2023, to March 25, 2024. The location for delivery includes United Kingdom, Europe, Isle of Man, among others. The industry category is "Research and development consultancy services". The tender period ended on October 5, 2023.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses in the research and development consultancy services sector, especially those with expertise in sustainability of pest, weed, and disease management. Companies with experience in evidence gathering, rapid reviews, and policy recommendations may find this tender favourable. DEFRA, the contracting authority, awarded the contract to ICF Consulting Services Limited. Businesses looking to provide services in these areas should consider engaging with DEFRA for potential future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RDE 357 - Amenity Pest, Weed and Disease Management evidence review

Notice Description

The aim of this proposed research is to improve Defra's understanding of the best ways to improve sustainability of pest, weed and disease management in the amenity sector. Objectives are to: * Scope and provide recommendations for the design of a rapid evidence review to inform Defra policy. It is expected that this would cover academic and grey literature and guidance. * Conduct interviews with users and producers of evidence and guidance for pest, weed and disease management in the amenity subsectors listed above, to determine which sources of information and guidance they use and how these are rated, considering any gaps that need to be filled. * Conduct a rapid evidence review covering academic and grey literature and guidance (including digital resources where accessible) to assess its coverage, quality and usefulness. * Provide recommendations for how best to target evidence gathering and share knowledge This contract was awarded by DEFRA.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f4dab79b-1882-4b80-abc6-a1505317f929
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adb49642-af0b-46c7-a1bf-63a6c93d872c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,999 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 2023 - 25 Mar 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ICF CONSULTING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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