Scope
Reference
C32662
Description
This contract will be for the procurement of ‘Services’ of subject matter expertise from ADA, required for the evaluation of the LAPSIP grant scheme, continued engagement with the lowland peat water sector (particularly IDBs), and to support the preparation ahead of a new programme, which received funding through SR25
Contract 1. NCF: LAP Water Infrastructure Grant - Enabling ADA Contract
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,140,000 excluding VAT
- £1,368,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
19 November 2025
Standstill period
- End: 21 January 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
23 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 26 January 2026 to 31 March 2026
- Possible extension to 31 March 2030
- 4 years, 2 months, 6 days
Description of possible extension:
3 months + 1 + 1 +1+1 (4 years and 3 months in total)
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The Authority reserves the right to extend the contract for up to four (4) additional periods of twelve (12) months each.
CPV classifications
- 79310000 - Market research services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Supplier
Association of Drainage Authorities
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPRW-7683-GPTP
Rural Innovation Centre Avenue H Stoneleigh Park
Warwickshire
CV8 2LG
United Kingdom
Email: admin@ada.org.uk
Region: UKG13 - Warwickshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. NCF: LAP Water Infrastructure Grant - Enabling ADA Contract
Contracting authority
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNBD-3289-CDGX
Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
Contact name: Joanne Parkin
Email: joanne.parkin@defra.gov.uk
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government