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title: "RDE948 - Investigating innovative ways to deliver Defra policy customer require"
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# RDE948 - Investigating innovative ways to deliver Defra policy customer require

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8e3a9127-084e-4015-9467-8f9499d11e78

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has completed the award stage for a selective procurement process titled "RDE948 - Investigating innovative ways to deliver Defra policy customer require". This contract, valued at £81,077.10, was awarded to Fera Science Ltd. The procurement pertains to the research and development consultancy services industry, with an emphasis on exploring innovative methods to deliver environmental policy information. The intended project will occur from 23rd November 2025 to 30th April 2026, covering various regions including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World. The procurement follows a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the research and development sector, especially those specialising in environmental sciences and consultancy services. With Defra's focus on innovative approaches, firms capable of integrating advanced technologies or methodologies into environmental policy delivery could find valuable collaboration opportunities. Although this particular contract has been awarded, similar future projects may benefit companies with large-scale operational capabilities that can meet complex and comprehensive delivery requirements across multiple regions.

## Notice

This research project will explore how Defra policy customers' requirements for information on how the environment is changing in response to policy interventions from the baseline gathered by the NCEA programme between 2023-2028 might be delivered innovatively, and cost effectively post 2028. Contract awarded by Defra.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/037f4ff9-44dd-4fd4-ad75-da9dbbacea82 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 23 Nov 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £81,077 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £81,077 |
| 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 | FERA SCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Nov 2025 at 15:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/037f4ff9-44dd-4fd4-ad75-da9dbbacea82

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/037f4ff9-44dd-4fd4-ad75-da9dbbacea82
  24th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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