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title: "Research, Development and Evidence (RDE) Framework Renewal"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04cfe9"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)"
published: "2025-01-14"
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# Research, Development and Evidence (RDE) Framework Renewal

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04cfe9

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is planning the renewal of the Research, Development, and Evidence (RDE) Framework. This procurement process, currently in the planning stage, aims to establish a framework agreement for scientific research and development services covering thematic areas such as food, farming, air quality and noise, ocean and fisheries, resource and waste, animal and plant health, and international biodiversity. A Market Engagement Event is scheduled for mid-February 2025, with the Invitation to Tender (ITT) expected to go live during the week commencing 14 April 2025. The procurement method involves a pre-notice to notify and engage with potential suppliers, encouraging transparency and dialogue within the market.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services. Companies engaged in environmental monitoring, market and economic research, and marine research services will find this tender particularly relevant. The framework is designed to channel significant expenditure through a consolidated route to reduce the volume of individual tenders, thus offering a streamlined opportunity for suppliers. This initiative supports business growth by facilitating long-term, collaborative engagements with Defra and its Arm’s Length Bodies, promoting sustained demand for specialised research services.

## Notice

RDE Framework Renewal

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Defra group Commercial (DgC) is working with the Core Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, (Defra), and its Arm's Length Bodies (examples include APHA, CEFAS, EA, MMO and NE), to put in place a Framework Agreement for Scientific Research & Development for the whole Defra group. We anticipate it will cover the following thematic areas: 
Food, Farming, Air Quality & Noise, Socioeconomic and Operational Research, Flood and Water, Marine and Fisheries, Resource and Waste, Animal and Plant Health and International biodiversity. Following the success of our current RDE framework, the purpose of this Agreement will be to continue channelling a large proportion of our current expenditure through this route to market to reduce the high volumes of tenders; it will continue to support our other routes to market for this key area of spend. Additional information: This PIN is to highlight that The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, (Defra), is looking to put in place a Framework Agreement and to enable DEFRA to engage transparently with its supply base it has decided to put in place this notice to notify the market of its future intentions and to allow dialogue with suppliers in the market. 
The Authority intends to hold a Market Engagement Event via Teams in mid-February and anticipates the Invitation to Tender (ITT) going live week commencing 14 April 2025.
If you would have any questions on this PIN or would like to register interest, please contact Terri-Louise.Munford@defra.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001205-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL) |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services
- 73112000 - Marine research services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics
- 79315000 - Social research services
- 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction
- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2025 at 14:55 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001205-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs

## Provenance

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