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title: "RDE707 A review of the role of environmentally assured production in supporting"
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# RDE707 A review of the role of environmentally assured production in supporting

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eb2b8c84-32ee-42f0-9e1e-1897143c8046

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has completed the procurement process for the tender titled "RDE707 A review of the role of environmentally assured production in supporting". This tender falls under the industry category of "Research and development consultancy services" with the procurement method being selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at GBP 105,496.85, aims to review environmentally friendly farming practices compared to conventional methods and analyse their costs and benefits. Geographically, the scope of the project includes the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World. The contract period is set from 30th December 2024 to 27th June 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy and agricultural practices, particularly those that focus on sustainable and environmentally assured production. Suitable for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), this project offers a chance to contribute to critical research that supports environmental goals. The awarded supplier, Organic Research Centre, embodies the expertise needed for such a project, thereby setting a precedent for similar enterprises to engage in future tenders with Defra and other public sector organisations.

## Notice

A review of the role of environmentally friendly farming practices in comparison to conventional in supporting environmental goals, and a price and cost benefit analysis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/214c8ffa-51af-4901-bf13-6f0ef15f8638 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Dec 2024 - 27 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £105,496 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £105,496 |
| 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 | ORGANIC RESEARCH CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2025 at 15:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/214c8ffa-51af-4901-bf13-6f0ef15f8638

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/214c8ffa-51af-4901-bf13-6f0ef15f8638
  20th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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