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title: "RDE880 - Evaluation of MMO's Marine Planning and Licensing Programme Phase 1"
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# RDE880 - Evaluation of MMO's Marine Planning and Licensing Programme Phase 1

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4f480cab-75af-46e3-bb2e-ce4e94eadfa9

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "RDE880 - Evaluation of MMO's Marine Planning and Licensing Programme Phase 1" is orchestrated by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) in the UK. Classified under the industry category "Research and development consultancy services," this contract was awarded as a selective procurement method using a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract is to evaluate an early process assessment of the Marine Management Organisation's Marine Planning and Licensing service. The procurement stage is at the award level, with ICF Consulting Services Limited being the awarded supplier. The contract period begins on 29th September 2025 and ends on 27th February 2026, covering areas such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, and others. The contract's value amounts to £63,938.96.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses involved in research and development consultancy, particularly those looking to engage with large governmental organisations like Defra. Companies with a strong background in environmental consultancy or policy evaluation would find this contract beneficial for expanding their portfolio and establishing expertise in marine planning and licensing services. Although the procurement wasn't open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), companies that can offer robust consultancy services in line with MMO's requirements could leverage this project to gain substantial experience and visibility in governmental contracts.

## Notice

The aim is to complete an early process assessment, and to plan for evaluation of the upgrade and redesign of MMO's Marine Planning and Licensing (MPL) Service. Contract awarded by Defra.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f52672b4-8387-450b-ab1d-70a026ba7167 |
| 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 | 28 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Sep 2025 - 27 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £63,938 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £63,938 |
| 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

- 2 Oct 2025 at 14:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f52672b4-8387-450b-ab1d-70a026ba7167

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f52672b4-8387-450b-ab1d-70a026ba7167
  2nd October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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