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title: "RDE207 Mapping and Monitoring Biodiversity, Part I: Scoping Exercise"
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# RDE207 Mapping and Monitoring Biodiversity, Part I: Scoping Exercise

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5ed85acb-4232-430f-956d-52bf08314984

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has awarded a contract titled "RDE207 Mapping and Monitoring Biodiversity, Part I: Scoping Exercise" for research and development consultancy services. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from 31st January 2023 to 30th October 2023. The tender period ended on 2nd January 2023, with ICF Consulting Services Limited being the supplier.

This public procurement opportunity with Defra is in the services category and is part of efforts to address unsustainable abstraction within the Gowy Operational Catchment. Businesses well-suited to compete in this tender are those offering research and development consultancy services. The awarded contract value is £49,997 GBP, highlighting a potential business growth opportunity within the field of biodiversity monitoring and mapping.

## Notice

Contract to understand and address unsustainable abstraction in the Gowy Operational Catchment to improve the compliance and better understand the WFD status of its surface water bodies. Call off from RDE framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d42772a-d757-4b6d-a734-06329c8f0861 |
| 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 | 10 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2023 - 30 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,997 |
| 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 | DEFRA |
| 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

- 10 Nov 2023 at 12:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d42772a-d757-4b6d-a734-06329c8f0861

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d42772a-d757-4b6d-a734-06329c8f0861
  10th November 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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