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ES RDE 030 - Scoping review of scientific approaches for origin verification of

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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28 May 2026 at 09:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has awarded a contract titled "ES RDE 030 - Scoping review of scientific approaches for origin verification of forest-risk commodities" to ICF Consulting Services Ltd. This procurement process, under the industry category of research and development services, took place in London, United Kingdom. The tender was conducted through a selective procurement method as a below-threshold, non-competitive framework award. The contract, now active, was signed on 22nd May 2026, starting on 26th May 2026 and concluding on 19th March 2027. The objective is to assess methods for verifying the origin of priority non-timber commodities to enhance due diligence and import verification.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in services related to research and development, especially those focusing on environmental consultancy and commodity verification. Companies with expertise in developing innovative verification methods for commodities such as cocoa, soy, palm oil, coffee, rubber, and cattle stand to benefit from this initiative. The large-scale nature of the awarded supplier, ICF Consulting Services Ltd, indicates the project's potential scope and significance, paving the way for partnerships and collaborations with entities capable of delivering specialised consultancy services in this domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ES RDE 030 - Scoping review of scientific approaches for origin verification of

Notice Description

To identify and review methods for verifying the origin of priority non-timber commodities (cocoa, soy, palm oil, coffee, rubber and cattle), assessing where and how they add the most value to due diligence, import verification and enforcement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a72f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050119-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£114,995 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 May 2026 - 19 Mar 2027 6-12 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
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

ICF CONSULTING SERVICES

Further Information

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