Planning

Research, Development and Evidence (RDE) Framework Renewal

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)

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Planning

14 Jan 2025 at 14:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is planning the renewal of the Research, Development, and Evidence (RDE) Framework. This procurement process, currently in the planning stage, aims to establish a framework agreement for scientific research and development services covering thematic areas such as food, farming, air quality and noise, ocean and fisheries, resource and waste, animal and plant health, and international biodiversity. A Market Engagement Event is scheduled for mid-February 2025, with the Invitation to Tender (ITT) expected to go live during the week commencing 14 April 2025. The procurement method involves a pre-notice to notify and engage with potential suppliers, encouraging transparency and dialogue within the market.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services. Companies engaged in environmental monitoring, market and economic research, and marine research services will find this tender particularly relevant. The framework is designed to channel significant expenditure through a consolidated route to reduce the volume of individual tenders, thus offering a streamlined opportunity for suppliers. This initiative supports business growth by facilitating long-term, collaborative engagements with Defra and its Arm’s Length Bodies, promoting sustained demand for specialised research services.

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Notice Title

Research, Development and Evidence (RDE) Framework Renewal

Notice Description

RDE Framework Renewal

Lot Information

Lot 1

Defra group Commercial (DgC) is working with the Core Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, (Defra), and its Arm's Length Bodies (examples include APHA, CEFAS, EA, MMO and NE), to put in place a Framework Agreement for Scientific Research & Development for the whole Defra group. We anticipate it will cover the following thematic areas:
Food, Farming, Air Quality & Noise, Socioeconomic and Operational Research, Flood and Water, Marine and Fisheries, Resource and Waste, Animal and Plant Health and International biodiversity. Following the success of our current RDE framework, the purpose of this Agreement will be to continue channelling a large proportion of our current expenditure through this route to market to reduce the high volumes of tenders; it will continue to support our other routes to market for this key area of spend. Additional information: This PIN is to highlight that The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, (Defra), is looking to put in place a Framework Agreement and to enable DEFRA to engage transparently with its supply base it has decided to put in place this notice to notify the market of its future intentions and to allow dialogue with suppliers in the market.
The Authority intends to hold a Market Engagement Event via Teams in mid-February and anticipates the Invitation to Tender (ITT) going live week commencing 14 April 2025.
If you would have any questions on this PIN or would like to register interest, please contact Terri-Louise.Munford@defra.gov.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04cfe9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001205-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73110000 - Research services

73111000 - Research laboratory services

73112000 - Marine research services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

79315000 - Social research services

90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Jan 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)
Contact Name
Terri-Louise Collings
Contact Email
terri-louise.collings@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+3 459335577

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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

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