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title: "RDE950 - Development and Dissemination of Engagement Tools and Best Practice Gui"
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# RDE950 - Development and Dissemination of Engagement Tools and Best Practice Gui

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-60de673d-6436-454e-a9d0-20b125b5dccc

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Natural England, functioning under the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), involves a contract titled "RDE950 - Development and Dissemination of Engagement Tools and Best Practice Gui". This project, classified within the research and development consultancy services sector, aims to enhance collaboration with outdoor pig farmers in Norfolk and Suffolk, as well as broader regions within the UK. The procurement stage is in the Award phase, with Ricardo-AEA Ltd having been awarded the contract on 17th November 2025. The procurement method followed a selective approach through a call-off from a framework agreement, with a contract period starting on 10th November 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2026. The contract is valued at £79,973 and focuses on promoting sustainable farming and community engagement across diverse locations including the UK and other territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies involved in research and development consultancy services, particularly those capable of driving sustainable agricultural practices. The engagement focuses on tool development and the dissemination of best-practice guidelines, which could lead to future collaborations and expansions within the agricultural sector. Businesses proficient in networking and community building within the farming industry will find this contract beneficial for establishing a broader footprint in the UK and possibly internationally, given the project's extensive geographic impact.

## Notice

This phase aims to strengthen engagement with outdoor pig farmers in Norfolk and Suffolk and more widely across the UK by sharing best practices, promoting sustainable farming, and building a collaborative community. Contract awarded by Defra.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dc1b03c-1bac-4a12-90b8-348df172c8f4 |
| 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 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £79,973 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £79,973 |
| 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 | NATURAL ENGLAND |
| 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 | RICARDO-AEA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 Nov 2025 at 12:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dc1b03c-1bac-4a12-90b8-348df172c8f4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dc1b03c-1bac-4a12-90b8-348df172c8f4
  21st November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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