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title: "RDE951 - Sustainable Transitions in Outdoor Pig Production: Economic Evaluation"
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# RDE951 - Sustainable Transitions in Outdoor Pig Production: Economic Evaluation

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-24781306-301f-487d-b291-f5022d2deac5

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), in conjunction with Natural England, has completed the procurement process titled "RDE951 - Sustainable Transitions in Outdoor Pig Production: Economic Evaluation". This contract falls under the industry category of Research and Development Consultancy Services, with Ricardo-AEA Ltd being awarded the contract. The procurement process utilised a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £46,275, runs from 3rd November 2025 to 31st March 2026, and encompasses various regions, including the UK, British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, and the rest of the world. The award was formally issued on 5th November 2025, with the award notice published on 10th November 2025.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental and agricultural consultancy, particularly those with a focus on sustainable practices in the livestock industry. Companies already engaged with framework agreements in this sector should find this tender particularly accessible. While the tender does not explicitly seek SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with the capability to deliver comprehensive economic evaluations and have experience in outdoor pig production systems will be well-placed to compete when similar tenders become available. This procurement underscores the growing demand for expertise in sustainable agricultural practices, offering potential for business growth in this niche market.

## Notice

Establish a comprehensive understanding of the outdoor pig farming system and its associated supply chain. Contract awarded by Defra.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c9a8015-ac7b-4fed-a04a-df31dceb6c27 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £46,275 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £46,275 |
| 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 | NATURAL ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RICARDO-AEA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Nov 2025 at 16:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c9a8015-ac7b-4fed-a04a-df31dceb6c27

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c9a8015-ac7b-4fed-a04a-df31dceb6c27
  10th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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