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title: "RDE722 Incorporating biodiversity and nature into sustainable international food system investments"
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# RDE722 Incorporating biodiversity and nature into sustainable international food system investments

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-266197ee-81ab-49f7-ae69-b89906730a93

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has completed a procurement process titled "RDE722 Incorporating biodiversity and nature into sustainable international food system investments" in the industry category of research and development consultancy services. The procurement aimed to assess finance mechanisms that Defra may use to boost investments in sustainable agriculture, enhancing environmental and social benefits. This tender was conducted through a selective call-off from a framework agreement, with a contract period starting on 6th January 2025 and ending on 30th June 2025. The tender had a value of £114,975 GBP and targeted diverse delivery locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the rest of the world, and the United Kingdom. The awarded contract was published on 23rd December 2024 and awarded to ICF Consulting Services Limited.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the research and development consultancy sector, particularly those specialising in sustainable agriculture and finance mechanisms. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited for such opportunities, given their eligibility and potential to contribute innovative solutions to the challenges outlined. The contract facilitates business growth by allowing engagement with international projects, fostering expertise in sustainability, and leveraging finance mechanisms for environmental benefits.

## Notice

Research to assess finance mechanisms that Defra may be able to utilise to increase finance flows into sustainable agriculture practices and consequent environmental and social benefits

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b667a96-d7ce-4daf-9492-795b2ab79a69 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £114,975 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £114,975 |
| 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

- 23 Dec 2024 at 14:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b667a96-d7ce-4daf-9492-795b2ab79a69

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b667a96-d7ce-4daf-9492-795b2ab79a69
  23rd December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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