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title: "Water Benefits Update - Phase 3.1: Shared and Contested Values Research - STA"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059409"
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# Water Benefits Update - Phase 3.1: Shared and Contested Values Research - STA

Buyer: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059409

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Water Benefits Update – Phase 3.1: Shared and Contested Values Research - STA" was conducted by the Environment Agency, with services procured by the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. This procurement falls under the industry category of services, specifically research services, and is located in London, United Kingdom. The process was at the award stage with a contract period from 5th September 2025 to 28th February 2027. The procurement method was direct and executed below threshold without competition, culminating in the award of the contract to Economics For the Environment Consultancy Ltd on 4th September 2025.

This tender offers an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in delivering research services focused on environmental and economic studies, particularly those centred around valuation frameworks for the freshwater environment. Large consultancy firms specialising in environmental economics or related fields would be well-positioned to leverage this contract to enhance their market presence and expand their portfolio of government projects. The tender's emphasis on inclusive, equitable, and context-sensitive decision-making underscores the growing demand for expertise in sustainable development and environmental management across various governmental frameworks.

## Notice

Water Benefits Update - Phase 3.1: Shared and Contested Values Research - STA Services: The objective of this contract is to explore how deliberative processes can shape shared and contested values for the freshwater environment, and how these values differ from the individual willingness-to-pay (WTP) estimates. This research will inform the broader valuation framework under Phase 3 (Water Benefit Update) and support more inclusive, equitable, and context-sensitive decision-making at the catchment scale.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053892-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 4 Sep 2025 - 28 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,815 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ENVIRONMENT AGENCY |
| Additional buyers | DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ECONOMICS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2025 at 11:39 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053892-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053892-2025
  4th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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