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title: "RDE788 Lake Naturalness Training Materials"
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# RDE788 Lake Naturalness Training Materials

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5e9e8b7a-f539-475c-b343-a0e46576e246

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), located at 17 Smith Square, London, has awarded a contract titled "RDE788 Lake Naturalness Training Materials". This contract falls under the "Research and development consultancy services" industry category (CPV: 73200000) and pertains to a selective procurement process through a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was published on 21st May 2025, with the contract period spanning from 1st April 2025 to 31st July 2025. Delivery locations include the United Kingdom and various international territories. The procurement process is in the award stage, having been completed with a contract value of £67,139 GBP awarded to WSP UK Ltd.

This tender presents a chance for businesses in the consultancy sector specialising in research and development to explore growth opportunities through collaborations with governmental organisations like Defra. While the current contract has been awarded, understanding the methodologies used in this selective tender process can provide insights for similar future opportunities. Businesses that can provide innovative training solutions in environmental and natural resource management are well-suited to pursue contracts in this category, though it should be noted this particular contract did not list specific suitability for SMEs or VCSEs.

## Notice

An alternative approach to project delivery has been agreed with the Environment Agency following contract award. The new approach is outlined below. Contract was awarded by Defra

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fddc9a2-8c36-4abf-bc5b-730b7ef926d8 |
| 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 | 21 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £67,139 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £67,139 |
| 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 AND 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 | WSP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 May 2025 at 10:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fddc9a2-8c36-4abf-bc5b-730b7ef926d8
- 15 May 2025 at 16:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52b946a0-edd8-4705-9300-18bb502ee181
- 15 May 2025 at 16:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6c0b4c6-f2c1-4ba7-bfee-d647c9f8c303

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fddc9a2-8c36-4abf-bc5b-730b7ef926d8
  21st May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52b946a0-edd8-4705-9300-18bb502ee181
  15th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6c0b4c6-f2c1-4ba7-bfee-d647c9f8c303
  15th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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