Scope
Reference
C32909
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 2. C32909 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
Date signed
29 January 2026
Contract dates
- 2 February 2026 to 31 March 2026
- Possible extension to 31 March 2030
- 4 years, 1 month, 27 days
Description of possible extension:
2 months +1 +1 +1 +1
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.
Each additional extension period has a maximum value of £250,000.00 (excl. VAT).
CPV classifications
- 79310000 - Market research services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
ADA has subject matter expertise in water level management not identified elsewhere that is required to support successful delivery of outcomes, particularly to apply lessons learnt, inform a new application process and support development of the new programme.
As per Chapter 3 (Section 41), Schedule 5 of the 2023 Procurement Act, this contract meets the Direct Award justification of ‘Single Supplier’ with the following conditions met for a public contract:
(a) due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required, and
(b) there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works.
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 2. C32909 NCF: LAP Water Infrastructure Grant - Enabling ADA Contract
Contracting authority
DEPARTMENT FOR 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