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title: "RDE885 - Governance arrangements for Agriculture Water Resources Planning"
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# RDE885 - Governance arrangements for Agriculture Water Resources Planning

Buyer: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3f393d0d-4a44-4e1e-b61a-bfad471a758b

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## Summary

The project, titled "RDE885 - Governance arrangements for Agriculture Water Resources Planning," focuses on developing a governance framework that supports collaboration among various water resources groups within the agriculture sector. Initiated by the Environment Agency, the contract was awarded to WSP UK Ltd for the amount of GBP 34,939.18. This procurement falls under the category of research and development consultancy services and targets a broad location encompassing British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is the award phase, with the contract period starting on 23rd September 2025 and ending on 31st January 2026. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement, and it concluded its tender solicitation on 22nd September 2025.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses in the consultancy sector, particularly those specialising in research and development services within the water resources and agriculture industries. By engaging in this project, businesses can expand their market presence and contribute to essential environmental governance. This tender is particularly well-suited for large consultancies or companies with substantial resources and expertise, as the suitability has not been marked for SMEs or VCSEs. Successful participation offers the chance to establish strong partnerships with governmental agencies like the Environment Agency and enhance their portfolio in environmental governance initiatives.

## Notice

This project aims to establish an agreed governance framework within which the Water for Food Group (WfFG), the Regional Water Resources Groups (RWRGs) (of which there are 5), the increasing number of (variably sized and constituted) WAGs (including farmer-led / riparian groups) as well as catchment partnerships, can collaborate effectively and efficiently, to better facilitate agriculture's incorporation into catchment and regional water resources planning. Contract awarded by Defra.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80fe36b4-07bc-4674-a761-9f51e0fc071e |
| 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 | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Sep 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,939 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,939 |
| 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 | ENVIRONMENT AGENCY |
| 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 | WSP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2025 at 11:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80fe36b4-07bc-4674-a761-9f51e0fc071e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80fe36b4-07bc-4674-a761-9f51e0fc071e
  2nd October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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