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title: "RDE723 Pesticide Load Indicator - Phase 6"
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# RDE723 Pesticide Load Indicator - Phase 6

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c92e260d-88db-4c9b-9caf-6a8877fb7b14

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has awarded a contract titled "RDE723 Pesticide Load Indicator - Phase 6" for research and development consultancy services. This contract aims to update the UK Pesticide Load Indicator using the latest data from the Pesticide Usage Surveys and improve the reporting tool to promote sustainable pesticide use in agriculture. The contract, valued at £49,647.95, was awarded to Fera Science Ltd and will span from 1st December 2024 to 21st March 2025, covering the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The procurement process, initiated through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, is now in the award stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in research and development within the agricultural sector. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in environmental consultancy and data analytics would find this contract particularly relevant. Engaging in such government projects can enhance business credibility, expand expertise, and open doors to future high-value contracts with public sector organisations. Fera Science Ltd, a large company based in York, has been awarded the contract, showcasing the potential for businesses of all sizes to participate in substantial public tenders.

## Notice

This project will involve updating the UK Pesticide Load Indicator (PLI) with the latest available data generated through the Pesticide Usage Surveys, address limitations with the current methodology, and improve the reporting tool, with the aim of exploring progress across the UK towards more sustainable use of pesticides in agriculture.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94f15830-a1e5-4f3a-8906-37f83d7975f8 |
| 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 | 3 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2024 - 21 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,647 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,647 |
| 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 | FERA SCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2024 at 18:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94f15830-a1e5-4f3a-8906-37f83d7975f8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94f15830-a1e5-4f3a-8906-37f83d7975f8
  3rd December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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