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title: "RDE774 Assessment of alternative arable pesticide usage survey sampling strategies"
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# RDE774 Assessment of alternative arable pesticide usage survey sampling strategies

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-26fc90c5-613a-4136-86f9-41559056cc90

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has awarded a contract titled "RDE774 Assessment of alternative arable pesticide usage survey sampling strategies" to the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH). This project, classified under the industry category of research and development consultancy services, aims to explore different sampling methodologies for the Pesticide Usage Survey and to understand the impact of these methodologies on detecting changes in pesticide active substances. The procurement process, which utilised a call-off from a framework agreement, has now reached the award stage. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 10th February 2025, the start of the contract on 17th February 2025, and the completion on 2nd May 2025. The project will have delivery addresses spanning United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World, with a total value of £13,664.35.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses with expertise in agricultural research, environmental analysis, and consultancy services to gain valuable experience and credibility through collaboration with a reputable government department. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate, highlighting the inclusive nature of this procurement. By contributing innovative solutions and effective sampling strategies, businesses can potentially influence future agricultural policies and practices, thereby fostering long-term growth and development within their sector.

## Notice

The aim of this work is to explore different sampling methodologies for the Pesticide Usage Survey (PUS), and using power analysis attempt to understand how different experimental designs will alter the ability to detect changes in pesticide active substances over time. As a secondary aim, the work will also attempt to understand how changes to the PUS could affect the ability to detect changes and trends in the Pesticide Load Indicator metrics.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e713e86-9184-4a55-9bd2-974494e49b51 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Feb 2025 - 2 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,664 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,664 |
| 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 | UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY (UKCEH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2025 at 12:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e713e86-9184-4a55-9bd2-974494e49b51

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e713e86-9184-4a55-9bd2-974494e49b51
  19th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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