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title: "RDE855 - A Review of the Comparative Advantages of Certified versus Farm Saved S"
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# RDE855 - A Review of the Comparative Advantages of Certified versus Farm Saved S

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-33107ff0-f50d-4315-af17-0e8217d5e9b2

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## Summary

The procurement process detailed in this record concerns a contract awarded by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) for a project titled "RDE855 - A Review of the Comparative Advantages of Certified versus Farm Saved S." The contract falls under the industry category of research and development consultancy services, identified by CPV code 73200000, and is located in the United Kingdom and several other regions including British Overseas Territories and Europe. The procurement process was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the procurement stage currently at the award status. The tender period concluded on 9th November 2025, and the contract period spans from 10th November 2025 to 10th July 2026. The awarded contract is valued at £67,359 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services, particularly those experienced in agricultural policies and seed marketing. Although the process is selective and may not cater to small or voluntary organisations, larger consultancy firms or universities with relevant expertise who are able to fulfil the contract requirements can greatly benefit from this opportunity. The commissioning of Harper Adams University as the supplier suggests that higher education institutions or specialised research entities are well-suited to compete in similar tenders, especially those positioned to engage in policy review and data analysis related to agriculture in the EU context.

## Notice

The aim of the project is to provide data to enable a review of the current policy that prohibits the marketing of farm saved seed and consider whether the evidence supports this policy continuing, or if other policies could be considered, such as allowing farmers to exchange farm saved seed (as proposed in the EU). Contract awarded by Defra.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5403cd2b-5d15-47d1-a41f-270327d5460f |
| 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 | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Nov 2025 - 10 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £67,359 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £67,359 |
| 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 | HARPER ADAMS UNIVERSITY |

## 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 11:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5403cd2b-5d15-47d1-a41f-270327d5460f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5403cd2b-5d15-47d1-a41f-270327d5460f
  17th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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