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title: "Research, Development and Evidence (RDE) Framework Renewal"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04cfeb"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEFRA GROUP COMMERCIAL"
published: "2025-01-14"
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# Research, Development and Evidence (RDE) Framework Renewal

Buyer: DEFRA GROUP COMMERCIAL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04cfeb

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra Group Commercial) is planning a public procurement process titled "Research, Development and Evidence (RDE) Framework Renewal". This tender falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on research and development consultancy services. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with the tender period set to begin on 14th April 2025. The contract is scheduled to start on 31st January 2026 and will conclude on 31st January 2029. The procurement method is a selective process, specifically a competitive procedure with negotiation. The total value of the contract is estimated at £200,000,000 GBP, and the work location is within the United Kingdom.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in research and development consultancy services, providing a significant long-term contract that could fuel growth and expansion. However, it may not be suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to the scale and scope of the contract. Large organisations with robust experience in research and development, particularly those capable of negotiating in competitive scenarios, will find this tender particularly well-suited to their capacities. Engaging in this procurement process can lead to establishing strong connections with Defra and participating in strategic projects that influence environmental and agricultural policies in the UK.

## Notice

RDE Framework Renewal

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001207-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA GROUP COMMERCIAL |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2025 at 14:58 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001207-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs

## Provenance

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