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Water Benefits Update - Phase 3.1: Shared and Contested Values Research - STA

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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04 Sep 2025 at 15:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency, operating from London, is the primary buying organisation behind the contract titled "Water Benefits Update – Phase 3.1: Shared and Contested Values Research - STA." This contract, completed in the services industry category, involves deliberative research processes to inform the water valuation framework. The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs procured the contract on behalf of the Environment Agency. The procurement process was a direct method due to its below-threshold nature, resulting in the award of the contract to Economics For the Environment Consultancy Ltd. The contract was signed on 4th September 2025 and spans from 5th September 2025 to 28th February 2026, with a gross value of GBP 119,778.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those with expertise in environmental consultancy and valuation frameworks. With its focus on shared and contested values in freshwater environments, this tender appeals to companies with a background in environmental economics or water resource management. By participating in similar tenders, businesses can gain footholds in governmental research initiatives, fostering growth and enhancing their portfolios in strategic environmental planning sectors.

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Notice Title

Water Benefits Update - Phase 3.1: Shared and Contested Values Research - STA

Notice Description

Water Benefits Update - Phase 3.1: Shared and Contested Values Research - STA Services: The objective of this contract is to explore how deliberative processes can shape shared and contested values for the freshwater environment, and how these values differ from the individual willingness-to-pay (WTP) estimates. This research will inform the broader valuation framework under Phase 3 (Water Benefit Update) and support more inclusive, equitable, and context-sensitive decision-making at the catchment scale.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059476
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054051-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£99,815 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
4 Sep 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Additional Buyers

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

Contact Name
Defra Group Commercial, Francesco Crotti
Contact Email
dgcenquiries@defra.gov.uk, francesco.crotti@environment-agency.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07741373836

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ECONOMICS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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