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title: "RDE800 - Beach benefits resulting from the Environmental Protection (Plastic St"
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# RDE800 - Beach benefits resulting from the Environmental Protection (Plastic St

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-92783a2c-99bb-4bc4-a1d1-aa33b1d7af0b

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), located at 17 Smith Square, London, initiated a procurement process titled "RDE800 - Beach benefits resulting from the Environmental Protection (Plastic St", which focuses on research and development consultancy services. This process pertains to the award stage of the procurement, with the contract being awarded on 29th April 2025 and published on 15th May 2025. The procurement, which applies across various locations including the UK and the Channel Islands, ran from 30th April 2025 to 23rd May 2025. Conducted via a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, it involved an awarded contract valued at £5,900 GBP. The buying organisation is Defra, with Ipsos as the contracted supplier.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for businesses specialised in consultancy within the research and development sector. Though the contract was relatively lower in monetary value and not specifically suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses looking to strengthen their portfolio or build reputational capital through governmental projects could have benefited from participating in similar opportunities. This particular procurement showcases Ipsos's ability to leverage structured frameworks to secure consultancy roles, setting an example for other businesses interested in entering or expanding within the public sector consultancy market.

## Notice

The purpose of the project is to develop a short online survey to inform the upcoming Post Implementation Review (PIR) of the Environmental Protection Regulations in England 2020. Contract awarded by Defra

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e68fb67-b1fd-48c5-af8b-f79dcaba7e95 |
| 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 | 15 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2025 - 23 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,900 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,900 |
| 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 | IPSOS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 May 2025 at 16:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e68fb67-b1fd-48c5-af8b-f79dcaba7e95

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e68fb67-b1fd-48c5-af8b-f79dcaba7e95
  15th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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