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title: "RDE702 : Identifying pressures and opportunities for nutrients to land"
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# RDE702 : Identifying pressures and opportunities for nutrients to land

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9942bd17-a2c9-444a-bc9e-472ba52adebf

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## Summary

In the procurement process led by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA), the tender titled "RDE702: Identifying pressures and opportunities for nutrients to land" falls under the Research and Development Consultancy Services category (CPV: 73200000). The project aims to identify areas of agricultural land in England and Wales suitable for spreading nutrient-rich organic materials using a modelling tool. The procurement process was conducted using a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is at the Award stage, having been completed with key dates including tender period ending on 14 November 2024, contract starting on 21 November 2024, and concluding on 30 May 2025. The tender value stands at £114,973 GBP and is open to delivery locations worldwide including the UK, Europe, and other regions.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, especially Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), to partake in a project focused on sustainable agriculture and organic waste management. Given the project's scope, it is well-suited for businesses with expertise in environmental research, modelling, and consultancy services. Engagement in this project can provide valuable exposure and collaboration opportunities for those involved in the UK’s agricultural and environmental sectors. The project has been awarded to RSK ADAS Limited, a large-scale supplier with extensive experience in the field, indicating the level of expertise expected for competitive participation.

## Notice

The aim of this project is to determine the area and distribution of the agricultural landbank of England and Wales that is suitable for spreading nutrient-rich organic materials, at both a national and local (10km grid square) scale. This will be achieved by running scenarios through the existing modelling tool 'Agricultural Land and Organic Waste: A National Capacity Estimator' (ALOWANCE)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fcd4720-5170-4b1f-997d-39f90ff235b7 |
| 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 | 28 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 21 Nov 2024 - 30 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £114,973 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £114,973 |
| 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 | 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

- 28 Nov 2024 at 10:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fcd4720-5170-4b1f-997d-39f90ff235b7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fcd4720-5170-4b1f-997d-39f90ff235b7
  28th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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