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title: "RDE419 Development of a simple nutrient loss tool based on Farmscoper outputs"
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# RDE419 Development of a simple nutrient loss tool based on Farmscoper outputs

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-41399633-c5b1-4bb1-bc82-7d17948fceea

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## Summary

Natural England has awarded a contract for the project titled "RDE419 Development of a simple nutrient loss tool based on Farmscoper outputs" to RSK ADAS Limited. The procurement stage was selective, with a procurement method of a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract value is GBP 13,912, and the contract period is from July 31, 2024, to September 23, 2024. The procurement falls under the industry category of research and development consultancy services.

This tender by Natural England presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those involved in research and development consultancy services, to participate and contribute to the development of a nutrient loss tool. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited for this opportunity due to the suitability criteria set by the procurement authority. The project location spans various countries, including the United Kingdom and parts of Europe, creating a broad scope for potential business growth and collaboration.

## Notice

It is intended for this work to be applied to various future scenarios under Natural England work areas relating to nutrient management. The two specific work areas which have identified the need for this work are detailed below: 1. Diffuse Water Pollution Plans, Dorset Heaths SSSIs Diffuse Water Pollution Plans: In 2015, WWF-UK, Angling Trust and Fish Legal were granted permission for a Judicial Review against the Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and the Environment Agency. It was based on the perceived non-consideration of the Water Protection Zones (WPZ) mechanism to deliver measures to tackle diffuse water pollution impacting upon water dependent European sites (previously known as Natura 2000 sites). As a result, a Consent Order was agreed that requires the Environment Agency, working with Natural England, to evaluate and identify the measures necessary to achieve protected area objectives in each European site that is unfavourable condition due to diffuse pollution, as soon as practically possible. This includes: 1. An assessment of how far the existing measures and mechanisms to tackle diffuse water pollution will lead to necessary improvements in water quality to meet these sites' conservation objectives. 2. If these are judged to be insufficient, the appraisal of alternative measures and mechanisms, including WPZs. 3. The publication of the results as an appendix to the jointly owned (Natural England and Environment Agency) Diffuse Water Pollution Plan (DWPP) or in the Nutrient Management Plan (NMP) where there is no DWPP. Dorset Heaths SSSIs: 16 of the SSSIs that legally underpin the two Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) relevant to this work - the Dorset Heaths SAC and the Dorset Heaths (Purbeck & Wareham) and Studland Dunes SAC - are failing to meet favourable condition

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9a9e450-bedb-452f-a2be-39ed89e171f5 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2024 - 23 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,912 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,912 |
| 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 | NATURAL ENGLAND |
| 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 | RSK ADAS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2024 at 11:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9a9e450-bedb-452f-a2be-39ed89e171f5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9a9e450-bedb-452f-a2be-39ed89e171f5
  8th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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