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title: "New Covent Garden Market Socio-Economic Research Project"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS"
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# New Covent Garden Market Socio-Economic Research Project

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-50ce029b-ee02-418b-ba7b-b4b8520584a3

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "New Covent Garden Market Socio-Economic Research Project" has been completed, with the contract awarded on 23 October 2025. This research initiative was overseen by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to explore the market's role within London's food and flower sector. The project falls under the category of research and development consultancy services and takes place within the United Kingdom. It was conducted as a selective procurement through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £104,645.63 GBP, spans from 23 October 2025 to 27 April 2026. The key procurement stages have transitioned from tender to award with DEFRA acting as the buying organisation.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for large consulting firms specialising in socio-economic research, particularly those involved in development consultancy within the food and flower market sectors. As the contract is part of a selective call-off framework, businesses already on relevant frameworks with the capacity to deliver high-quality research services would find this opportunity particularly advantageous. The scale and specialisation required imply that larger firms could leverage such projects to expand their service offerings and strengthen their position in governmental research ventures.

## Notice

We are seeking to appoint a socio-economic research firm to conduct research to review the role of the market in its current form and location within the London food and flower sector. Contract awarded by Defra.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99cfff2c-3325-498e-9551-c2aa2224161b |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Oct 2025 - 27 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £104,645 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £104,645 |
| 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

- 11 Nov 2025 at 14:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99cfff2c-3325-498e-9551-c2aa2224161b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99cfff2c-3325-498e-9551-c2aa2224161b
  11th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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