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title: "RDE795 - Government Buying Standards Evaluation"
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# RDE795 - Government Buying Standards Evaluation

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-26147516-5b94-4254-b603-87f5505822b7

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## Summary

The contracting process for "RDE795 - Government Buying Standards Evaluation" was conducted by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), headquartered in London, UK. This tender, classified under Research and Development Consultancy Services, aims to evaluate the costs and benefits of proposed changes to Government Buying Standards. The procurement process, undertaken through a selective call-off from a framework agreement, reached the award stage with the contract awarded on 2nd May 2025. The project spans from 7th May 2025 to 7th November 2025 and impacts multiple regions including the UK, Europe, and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services, particularly those experienced in governmental evaluations and standards assessments. Although small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) may not be suitable for this contract, larger consultancy firms and those with a robust track record in public sector engagements can leverage this chance to expand their portfolio and enhance their influence in government advisory roles. Successful engagement with Defra may also pave the way for future opportunities in similar projects across diverse regions.

## Notice

RDE795 sub lot 4.1 The objective of this project is to assess costs and benefits of the proposed GBS changes, ensuring Government priorities are considered. Contract was awarded by Defra

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41e671fe-d16e-4a4c-9e27-19f998afdc81 |
| 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 | 16 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 May 2025 - 7 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £83,265 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £83,265 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ICF CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 May 2025 at 13:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41e671fe-d16e-4a4c-9e27-19f998afdc81

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41e671fe-d16e-4a4c-9e27-19f998afdc81
  16th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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