---
title: "ES RDE 030 - Scoping review of scientific approaches for origin verification of"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a72f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS"
published: "2026-05-28"
---

# ES RDE 030 - Scoping review of scientific approaches for origin verification of

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a72f

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has awarded a contract titled "ES RDE 030 - Scoping review of scientific approaches for origin verification of forest-risk commodities" to ICF Consulting Services Ltd. This procurement process, under the industry category of research and development services, took place in London, United Kingdom. The tender was conducted through a selective procurement method as a below-threshold, non-competitive framework award. The contract, now active, was signed on 22nd May 2026, starting on 26th May 2026 and concluding on 19th March 2027. The objective is to assess methods for verifying the origin of priority non-timber commodities to enhance due diligence and import verification.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in services related to research and development, especially those focusing on environmental consultancy and commodity verification. Companies with expertise in developing innovative verification methods for commodities such as cocoa, soy, palm oil, coffee, rubber, and cattle stand to benefit from this initiative. The large-scale nature of the awarded supplier, ICF Consulting Services Ltd, indicates the project's potential scope and significance, paving the way for partnerships and collaborations with entities capable of delivering specialised consultancy services in this domain.

## Notice

To identify and review methods for verifying the origin of priority non-timber commodities (cocoa, soy, palm oil, coffee, rubber and cattle), assessing where and how they add the most value to due diligence, import verification and enforcement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050119-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - award under framework |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 May 2026 - 19 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £114,995 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR 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 | ICF CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 May 2026 at 09:30 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050119-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050119-2026
  28th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/api/1.0/ocdsReleasePackages/ocds-h6vhtk-04ef64
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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