---
title: "ES RDE 023 - pEPR local authority cost modelling validation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06aa52"
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published: "2026-06-01"
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# ES RDE 023 - pEPR local authority cost modelling validation

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06aa52

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), based in London, is engaging in a procurement process titled "ES RDE 023 - pEPR local authority cost modelling validation." This process falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on research and development services and related consultancy. The procurement has reached the award stage, with WSP UK Limited being the identified supplier. The contract commences on 1st June 2026 and runs through to 31st July 2026. The project involves developing and enhancing the validation of the LAPCAP model, which forms part of DEFRA’s Fees and Payments Calculator team's efforts. The procurement method used is selective, awarded under the framework, with a total contract value of £28,080.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, especially for firms specialising in research and development services and related consultancy within the public sector. Large organisations experienced in delivering meticulous validation and costing models in the environmental and public service sectors are well-suited to compete for such contracts. The engagement with central government entities like DEFRA could establish a precedent for future contracts within the UK government. With the focus on cost modelling and enhancing validation processes, businesses adept in data analysis and consulting in the public domain stand to benefit significantly from such opportunities.

## Notice

The Defra Fees and Payments Calculator (FPC) team would like to procure some work to enhance validation of LAPCAP model outputs and support further model development.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051407-2026 |
| 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 | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £28,080 |

## 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 | WSP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Jun 2026 at 12:51 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051407-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051407-2026
  1st June 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

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