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title: "RDE 414 - Biosecure Procurement Requirement Pilot Evaluation: Phase 2"
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# RDE 414 - Biosecure Procurement Requirement Pilot Evaluation: Phase 2

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bc53df13-df7f-4220-a40c-4a6fcdcd984c

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has awarded a contract titled "RDE 414 - Biosecure Procurement Requirement Pilot Evaluation: Phase 2" for research and development consultancy services. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from December 19, 2023, to March 13, 2025. The tender deadline was on December 13, 2023. The location for delivery includes various regions, such as the British Oversea Territories, Europe, United Kingdom, and others.

This procurement opportunity initiated by Defra aims to assess the impact and learning outcomes of the Biosecure Procurement Requirement (BPR) Pilot Phase 2. Businesses in the research and development consultancy services sector, particularly those experienced in evaluating grant-aided projects and supporting tree planting initiatives, would find this tender suitable. The contract offers a £68,600 value for services, providing a lucrative opportunity for businesses specializing in environmental research and consultancy services to contribute to sustainability efforts.

## Notice

Purpose: To design an evaluation framework and to then carry out an evaluation of the Biosecure Procurement Requirement (BPR) Pilot Phase 2. The purpose of the evaluation is twofold: (1) Impact - to assess whether and how the BPR is impacting on grant-aided tree planting / restocking and how the BPR is impacting the rate of uptake of the Plant Healthy Certification Scheme and applications for certification through the Ready to Plant assessment route and (2) Learning - to recommend any adjustments to the BPR design and administration required beyond the Pilot phase. Reporting from the first phase of the evaluation has highlighted research questions where there is a weak evidence base and where more data is required. It is therefore a requirement that the next phase of the evaluation aims to strengthen that evidence. This includes but is not limited to additional support for smaller nurseries, to determine the extent of the impact the BPR may have on planting rate and type and recommendations to support future roll-out. This contract was awarded by DEFRA.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd32be7b-3104-4f00-afaa-9b84048e80e0 |
| 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 | 19 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 19 Dec 2023 - 13 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £68,600 |
| 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 | DEFRA |
| 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 | ICF CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2023 at 18:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd32be7b-3104-4f00-afaa-9b84048e80e0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd32be7b-3104-4f00-afaa-9b84048e80e0
  19th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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