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title: "Understanding the Role of IDBs in Managing Water Levels for Carbon"
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# Understanding the Role of IDBs in Managing Water Levels for Carbon

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-27aa6051-41ac-4360-ae5e-ef3a09e9d14a

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has completed a procurement process titled "Understanding the Role of IDBs in Managing Water Levels for Carbon." This falls under the Research and Development Consultancy Services category and is primarily located in London, UK. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the total contract value amounting to £96,876.25. The tender was conducted through a selective process, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 9th August 2024, the award date of 9th September 2024, and the contract period spanning from 16th September 2024 to 9th September 2025.

This tender provides numerous opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development, especially those focused on environmental and climate change projects. Companies that can offer consultancy services on water management, particularly within peatlands, would find this contract beneficial for expanding their expertise and portfolio. The award to IFF Research emphasizes the potential for firms equipped with advanced research capabilities to secure such government contracts. This procurement process is not geared towards SMEs or VCSEs, thereby favouring more established entities with the resources to support large-scale, specialised research activities.

## Notice

The purpose of this social research is to explore the overarching question: 'What support do internal drainage boards (IDBs) need to manage water levels on peatlands in the interests of mitigating climate change?'

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/342512e6-a7cd-4395-81e3-bf6a2ef6b032 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 15 Sep 2024 - 9 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £96,876 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £96,876 |
| 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 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IFF RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Sep 2024 at 16:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/342512e6-a7cd-4395-81e3-bf6a2ef6b032

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/342512e6-a7cd-4395-81e3-bf6a2ef6b032
  27th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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