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title: "RDE821 - Methodology to include paludiculture in definition of good agricultural"
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# RDE821 - Methodology to include paludiculture in definition of good agricultural

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5cbeb014-cc22-4899-93c0-de7c99f98a46

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## Summary

The contract titled "RDE821 - Methodology to include paludiculture in the definition of good agricultural" has been awarded by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra). The project, within the industry category of Research and Development Consultancy Services, aims to ascertain how paludiculture can be recognised as maintaining land value upon conversion. The procurement process utilised a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The awarded tender, valued at £83,203.25, covers services required across various regions including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. This process culminated in the award stage on 3rd September 2025, following the tender period which ended on 31st August 2025. The contract period started on 1st September 2025 and is set to conclude on 16th March 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses skilled in the field of agricultural consultancy services and innovation in paludiculture. It is well-suited for larger enterprises due to its value and complexity, as it is not specifically targeted at SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses with expertise in environmental research and sustainable farming practices stand to benefit greatly from participating in such contracts, potentially allowing them to expand their portfolios and gain valuable experience within the public sector. With Defra as the contracting authority, successful bidders may also find further prospects for collaboration and expansion in future related governmental projects.

## Notice

The aim of this project is to determine how good land for paludiculture, and wetter farming, can be recognised as good agricultural and maintain its land value (asset value) on conversion. Contract awarded by Defra.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83fe4307-359a-4549-bbe2-95ecc3f1a92c |
| 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 | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 16 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £83,203 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £83,203 |
| 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 | NIAB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2025 at 13:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83fe4307-359a-4549-bbe2-95ecc3f1a92c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83fe4307-359a-4549-bbe2-95ecc3f1a92c
  4th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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