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title: "RDE879 - Value For Money evaluation of fisheries compliance activities"
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# RDE879 - Value For Money evaluation of fisheries compliance activities

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2fa35051-d0a1-4f3b-b305-7a40ec30be46

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## Summary

This procurement process was initiated by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) for a contract titled "RDE879 - Value For Money evaluation of fisheries compliance activities." This project, classified under research and development consultancy services, focuses on evaluating the effectiveness and value for money of the Marine Management Organisation’s fisheries control and enforcement system. The contract has been awarded to ICF Consulting Services Limited, with a contract period starting from 29th September 2025 and ending on 20th March 2026. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. This award was publicly noted on 20th October 2025, following the active award status set on 10th October 2025, with a contract value of GBP 95,696.96. The services are to be delivered in multiple locations, including the United Kingdom and several overseas territories.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the research and consultancy services sector, particularly those with expertise in evaluating environmental compliance systems. Companies with proven experience in delivering high-quality evaluations and assessments related to fisheries compliance will find this contract particularly beneficial for business growth. While the process is selective, those businesses that are part of relevant framework agreements stand a good chance of competing effectively. With Defra as the contracting authority, the success of this evaluation could potentially open doors to further collaborations, both within the UK and internationally, as they aim to enhance effectiveness and offer value for money in public sector projects.

## Notice

The aim of this project is to complete an effectiveness review and Value for Money (VfM) evaluation of the MMO's fisheries control and enforcement (C&E) system. Contract awarded by Defra.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e07d053-356b-4ed0-9e42-c7563aff608d |
| 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 | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Sep 2025 - 20 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £95,696 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £95,696 |
| 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 | ICF CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2025 at 10:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e07d053-356b-4ed0-9e42-c7563aff608d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e07d053-356b-4ed0-9e42-c7563aff608d
  20th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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