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title: "RDE 357 - Amenity Pest, Weed and Disease Management evidence review"
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# RDE 357 - Amenity Pest, Weed and Disease Management evidence review

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f4dab79b-1882-4b80-abc6-a1505317f929

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## Summary

The award was made by DEFRA for the contract titled "RDE 357 - Amenity Pest, Weed and Disease Management evidence review". The procurement method used was selective, with a procurement method detail of "Call-off from a framework agreement". The contract period runs from October 6, 2023, to March 25, 2024. The location for delivery includes United Kingdom, Europe, Isle of Man, among others. The industry category is "Research and development consultancy services". The tender period ended on October 5, 2023.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses in the research and development consultancy services sector, especially those with expertise in sustainability of pest, weed, and disease management. Companies with experience in evidence gathering, rapid reviews, and policy recommendations may find this tender favourable. DEFRA, the contracting authority, awarded the contract to ICF Consulting Services Limited. Businesses looking to provide services in these areas should consider engaging with DEFRA for potential future opportunities.

## Notice

The aim of this proposed research is to improve Defra's understanding of the best ways to improve sustainability of pest, weed and disease management in the amenity sector. Objectives are to: * Scope and provide recommendations for the design of a rapid evidence review to inform Defra policy. It is expected that this would cover academic and grey literature and guidance. * Conduct interviews with users and producers of evidence and guidance for pest, weed and disease management in the amenity subsectors listed above, to determine which sources of information and guidance they use and how these are rated, considering any gaps that need to be filled. * Conduct a rapid evidence review covering academic and grey literature and guidance (including digital resources where accessible) to assess its coverage, quality and usefulness. * Provide recommendations for how best to target evidence gathering and share knowledge This contract was awarded by DEFRA.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adb49642-af0b-46c7-a1bf-63a6c93d872c |
| 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 | 14 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 5 Oct 2023 - 25 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,999 |
| 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

- 14 Nov 2023 at 15:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adb49642-af0b-46c7-a1bf-63a6c93d872c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adb49642-af0b-46c7-a1bf-63a6c93d872c
  14th November 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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