Scope
Reference
C29913
Description
This Contract between the Buyer and the Supplier is for the supply of Deliverables, being E.L.M Payment Rate Verification
Lot 2. Lot 2: Payment rate verification
Description
Lot 2: Payment rate verification • Completion of annual payment rate review rates (expected to be 1/3 of SFI Payment rates) every year for publication deadlines, subject to the authority's need. • The deliverables in this case will be a report on the accuracy of the payment rates developed including the accuracy of assumptions and data. • 10 working days to complete verification. Deadlines set in agreement at time of issue of work package. • Initial verification comments provided to the authority upon completion of work package. • Report compiling verification comments provided to the Authority following completion of large work packages. To be agreed at time of issue of work package.
Contract 4. FCP: E.L.M Payment Rate Verification
Lots
Lot 2. Lot 2: Payment rate verification
Supplier
Contract value
- £400,000 excluding VAT
- £480,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
10 November 2025
Contract dates
- 12 November 2025 to 11 November 2027
- Possible extension to 2 November 2029
- 3 years, 11 months, 21 days
Description of possible extension:
Further 2 x 12-month option to extend up to 2nd November 2029
Extension exercised where the Buyer gives the Supplier no less than 3 Months' written notice before this Contract expires.
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
2+1+1
CPV classifications
- 73110000 - Research services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Key performance indicators
| Name | Description | Reporting frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Completion of verification of annual payment review rates. | Every year for publication deadlines, subject to the authority's need. Completion of verification within agreed timelines at least 98% at all times |
12 months |
| Report compiling verification comments provided to the Authority following completion of large work packages. | To be agreed at time of issue of work package. Completion of verification within agreed timelines - at least 98% complete during the timelines. |
12 months |
| Complete any adhoc work within the agreed upon timelines. | Completion of verification within agreed timelines, approved by SRO at least 98% at all times. |
12 months |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
Cumulus Consultants Ltd
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBXD-7241-GZYG
1 Gainsborough House, Campden Business Park, Battle Brook Drive, Chipping Campden
Gloucestershire
GL55 6JX
United Kingdom
Region: UKK13 - Gloucestershire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 4. FCP: E.L.M Payment Rate Verification
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
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government