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ES RDE 199 - Defining food supply crisis scenarios, vulnerabilities and interven

Awarded to ICF Consulting Services Ltd

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS(buyer)

Published
Published 9 November 2026

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Overview

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has awarded a contract to define emergency crisis scenarios that could cause significant disruption to the UK food supply chain, alongside the associated emerging vulnerabilities and potential food support interventions. The research examines impacts on food availability, affordability, and access across different population groups to support broader Home Defence Priorities. The contract was awarded directly to ICF Consulting Services Ltd for £99,993.75.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Procedure
Below threshold - award under framework
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
Framework
Environmental Science Research, Development and Evidence (ES RDE) Framework
Published
9 November 2026
Classification (CPV)
Research and development services and related consultancy services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£99,994
Award date
6 November 2026
Contract period
9 November 2026 → 31 March 2027
Contract length
5 months
Winner
  • ICF Consulting Services Ltd

This contract ends on 31 March 2027.

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About the winner

ICF Consulting Services Ltd

Based in
London
Public contracts won
10
Across UK and EU notices

1 other contract from DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS since 2026, worth £114,995.

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Market context

Typical award in Research and development services and related consultancy services

£75,843

Median of 4,552 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 32% above the median.

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS in the last 12 months

124

contracts awarded, worth £85,085,652 in total

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  1. Contract

    9 November 2026

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