RDE 357 - Amenity Pest, Weed and Disease Management evidence review

Contract summary

Industry

• Research and development consultancy services - 73200000

Location of contract

Any region

Value of contract

£49,999

Procurement reference

CF-0183700D8d000003VQwdEAG

Published date

14 November 2023

Closing date

5 October 2023

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

6 October 2023

Contract end date

25 March 2024

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Call-off from a framework agreement

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

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Description

The aim of this proposed research is to improve Defra's understanding of the best ways to improve
sustainability of pest, weed and disease management in the amenity sector.
Objectives are to:
• Scope and provide recommendations for the design of a rapid evidence review to inform Defra
policy. It is expected that this would cover academic and grey literature and guidance.
• Conduct interviews with users and producers of evidence and guidance for pest, weed and
disease management in the amenity subsectors listed above, to determine which sources of
information and guidance they use and how these are rated, considering any gaps that need to be
filled.
• Conduct a rapid evidence review covering academic and grey literature and guidance (including
digital resources where accessible) to assess its coverage, quality and usefulness.
• Provide recommendations for how best to target evidence gathering and share knowledge

This contract was awarded by DEFRA.

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Award information

Awarded date

6 October 2023

Contract start date

6 October 2023

Contract end date

25 March 2024

Total value of contract

£49,999

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

ICF Consulting Services Limited

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About the buyer

Contact name

Defra Group Commercial

Address

17 Smith Square
London
SW1P 3JR
UK

Email

dgc.rdeframework@defra.gov.uk