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title: "RDE720 Climate impacts on UK food inequalities: a rapid evidence assessment"
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# RDE720 Climate impacts on UK food inequalities: a rapid evidence assessment

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-40be090b-38c9-4856-a714-8d43bc7b425d

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "RDE720 Climate impacts on UK food inequalities: a rapid evidence assessment". The project, which falls under the industry category of Research and Development Consultancy Services (CPV code: 73200000), aims to update and expand understanding of the impact of climate change on food inequalities in the UK. The procurement process, managed through a selective call-off from a framework agreement, culminated in the awarding of the contract to ICF Consulting Services Limited on 6th December 2024. The contract period spans from 9th December 2024 to 24th March 2025, with the services required across various locations including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The total value of the contract is £49,822 GBP.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in climate change, food security, and social inequalities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete in such tenders due to the targeted call-off nature of the procurement process. Engaging in this contract allows businesses to contribute to crucial research that addresses socio-economic challenges while expanding their portfolio and establishing themselves as key players in the intersection of climate change and food policy research.

## Notice

Food inequalities are disparities in people's ability to obtain food. Food inequality is prevalent worldwide, affecting approximately 1.2 billion people. The effects of food inequalities are unevenly distributed across populations. Climate-related shocks will further exacerbate these effects, and any associated health consequences. The Climate Change Committee's third Climate Change Risk Assessment (CCRA) remarked that higher UK food prices are an increasingly likely impact of climate change. Climate-related yield loss or reduction and climate-related disruptions to supply chains will affect market prices for food commodities and products, which are transmitted and amplified through trade relations. The UK imports roughly 40% of its food and so is exposed to this risk through both domestic and international climate impacts. Food prices can also increase due to climate-related increases to the cost of inputs, such as energy, feed and fertilisers. Volatility in food prices resulting from climate disruption is expected to increase existing food inequalities. Price rises disproportionately affect those living in poverty in the UK; evidence shows the poorest households already spend a higher proportion of their income on food compared to higher earning households. Recent research by the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit found that around a third of food price inflation in 2023 was as a result of climate change. Across 2022 and 2023, climate costs increased the annual average food bill by PS361 per household. This Rapid Evidence Assessment (REA) will update and expand Defra's understanding of the evidence for climate change impacts on food inequalities in the UK.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19296230-cad0-4ed0-b9bf-6e792adb3790 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 9 Dec 2024 - 24 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,822 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,822 |
| 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 3JR |
| 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

- 18 Dec 2024 at 12:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19296230-cad0-4ed0-b9bf-6e792adb3790

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19296230-cad0-4ed0-b9bf-6e792adb3790
  18th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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