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ES RDE 023 - pEPR local authority cost modelling validation

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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01 Jun 2026 at 12:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), based in London, is engaging in a procurement process titled "ES RDE 023 - pEPR local authority cost modelling validation." This process falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on research and development services and related consultancy. The procurement has reached the award stage, with WSP UK Limited being the identified supplier. The contract commences on 1st June 2026 and runs through to 31st July 2026. The project involves developing and enhancing the validation of the LAPCAP model, which forms part of DEFRA’s Fees and Payments Calculator team's efforts. The procurement method used is selective, awarded under the framework, with a total contract value of £28,080.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, especially for firms specialising in research and development services and related consultancy within the public sector. Large organisations experienced in delivering meticulous validation and costing models in the environmental and public service sectors are well-suited to compete for such contracts. The engagement with central government entities like DEFRA could establish a precedent for future contracts within the UK government. With the focus on cost modelling and enhancing validation processes, businesses adept in data analysis and consulting in the public domain stand to benefit significantly from such opportunities.

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Notice Title

ES RDE 023 - pEPR local authority cost modelling validation

Notice Description

The Defra Fees and Payments Calculator (FPC) team would like to procure some work to enhance validation of LAPCAP model outputs and support further model development.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aa52
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051407-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£28,080 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

WSP

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