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title: "RDE643 Cost benefits review of Defra's Earth Observation"
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# RDE643 Cost benefits review of Defra's Earth Observation

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-74c9ce86-7718-4e1d-88d1-0cca09a702f9

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has concluded a procurement process for the project titled "RDE643 Cost benefits review of Defra's Earth Observation." The procurement, classified under Research and Development Consultancy Services, encompasses regions including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. Initially tendered under a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, the process's critical deadline was 20th January 2025, with the contract period spanning from 27th January 2025 to 29th August 2025. The awarded contract, valued at £96,652, is with RSK ADAS Limited, indicating completion and active status as of 24th January 2025.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for firms in the research and development consultancy sector, particularly those that excel in cost-benefit analysis and Earth observation applications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were deemed suitable, creating a competitive yet inclusive environment for diverse business participation. The involvement in such a high-profile and technically specialised project with Defra could significantly elevate a company's portfolio and credibility within the industry.

## Notice

A benefits review of the developments and use of Earth Observation in Defra over the last seven years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bea4b25-6d77-4330-8389-d354ad3a7d4c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Jan 2025 - 29 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £96,652 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £96,652 |
| 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 | RSK ADAS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2025 at 15:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bea4b25-6d77-4330-8389-d354ad3a7d4c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bea4b25-6d77-4330-8389-d354ad3a7d4c
  27th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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