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title: "RDE997 - MMO1475 - Collection of social impact data relating to the Berried Lobs"
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# RDE997 - MMO1475 - Collection of social impact data relating to the Berried Lobs

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-add042c9-503e-4070-aa28-230b8f079c8f

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has recently awarded a contract titled "RDE997 - MMO1475 - Collection of social impact data relating to the Berried Lobs" aimed at developing evidence on the social impacts of the berried lobster ban in England. This awarded contract falls under the "Research and development consultancy services" industry category and addresses compliance challenges and the protection of egg-bearing lobsters. The contract covers a wide delivery scope, including locations such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. Fera Science Ltd has been selected as the supplier through a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract value is GBP 71,196.9, with the project running from 30th January 2026 to 31st March 2026.

This project presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the research and development consultancy sector to contribute expertise in ecological and environmental compliance. As it taps into the broader market of environmental data collection and compliance enhancement, businesses with a focus on environmental consulting, policy analysis, and data management systems stand to benefit. Particularly, companies that can offer innovative solutions for data collection and analysis, especially those not necessarily categorized under SMEs or VCSEs, would be well-suited to participate in similar tenders and contribute substantial value to governmental contracts requiring specialised industry knowledge. This contract not only highlights the ongoing commitment to environmental protection but also encourages competitive engagement from established large-scale entities experienced in delivering complex environmental consultancy services.

## Notice

The aim of this project is to develop the evidence base on social impacts of the berried lobster ban in England with a view to addressing compliance challenges and informing how egg bearing lobsters can be better protected. Contract awarded by Defra.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad558c9c-e6ca-40ad-b3ff-8b2ac68a58a4 |
| 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 | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £71,196 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £71,196 |
| 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

- 2 Feb 2026 at 11:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad558c9c-e6ca-40ad-b3ff-8b2ac68a58a4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad558c9c-e6ca-40ad-b3ff-8b2ac68a58a4
  2nd February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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