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title: "RDE495 - NCF: Economic Contributions of Woodlands to Leisure & Tourism"
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# RDE495 - NCF: Economic Contributions of Woodlands to Leisure & Tourism

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1955fcd3-35fa-4a38-9189-0e8c15e0f3ba

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has awarded a contract for research and development consultancy services titled "RDE495 - NCF: Economic Contributions of Woodlands to Leisure & Tourism". The procurement method was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract value is £34,900 in GBP. The tender period ended on 12th January 2024, and the contract period runs from 23rd January to 31st May 2024, covering various regions in the United Kingdom. Ipsos was awarded the contract by Defra on 19th January 2024.

This tender process conducted by Defra provides an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the research and development consultancy services industry. Businesses with expertise in economic contributions of woodlands to leisure & tourism could benefit from competing in this procurement. Eligible regions for participation include East Midlands, London, North East, South East, and other areas in the UK. The framework agreement allows for a tailored call-off approach, creating a fair chance for qualified suppliers to engage in this research-focused project.

## Notice

The leisure and tourism industry in woodlands includes a range of business, from large-scale providers such as Center Parcs or Go Ape, to small scale businesses such as campsites or paintballing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a606fcc-3f13-47f1-bd90-c5cbf048e2c1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 23 Jan 2024 - 31 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,900 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,900 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IPSOS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2024 at 09:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a606fcc-3f13-47f1-bd90-c5cbf048e2c1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a606fcc-3f13-47f1-bd90-c5cbf048e2c1
  30th January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ad5d55e0-f9ed-4125-9ae0-ffba167a9f45
  RDE495_Economic_Contributions_of_Woodlands_to_Leisure_and_Tourism_Contract_Redacted

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