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title: "RDE961 - IPM Planning Tool Updates"
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# RDE961 - IPM Planning Tool Updates

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2bbd404d-d1cc-438c-a774-42cc508eaf75

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has completed a procurement process under the title "RDE961 - IPM Planning Tool Updates," focusing on research and development consultancy services in line with the Pesticides National Action Plan. The contract was awarded on 5th November 2025 to RSK ADAS Limited through a selective procurement method involving a call-off from a framework agreement. This procurement process covers multiple locations, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and Europe, with the contract running from 3rd November 2025 to 31st March 2026. The awarded contract value is £27,300, classified under the industry category of services.

This tender presents growth opportunities for large businesses capable of providing specialised research and development consultancy services related to integrated pest management. As the procurement was conducted selectively from a framework agreement, enterprises with existing relationships or those capable of becoming preferred suppliers to Defra stand to benefit significantly. Companies with expertise in supporting national plans for environmental management and development of digital tools could find this project aligns well with their capabilities, promoting opportunities for further collaboration with prominent governmental bodies like Defra.

## Notice

High-level aim: Support the goals of the Pesticides National Action Plan to increase uptake of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) by maintaining the IPM Tool. Contract awarded by Defra.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79d67682-7786-46c7-b3fb-52253478f7a0 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 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 | £27,300 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,300 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RSK ADAS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Nov 2025 at 12:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79d67682-7786-46c7-b3fb-52253478f7a0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79d67682-7786-46c7-b3fb-52253478f7a0
  17th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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