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RDE794 Cross Government Nature Strategy Natural capital assessment of the Govern

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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23 May 2025 at 14:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "RDE794 Cross Government Nature Strategy Natural capital assessment of the Govern" was orchestrated by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA), located at 17 Smith Square, London. This contract falls under the industry category of Research and development consultancy services and spans a broad location base including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and wider locations internationally. The process, detailed with the procurement method of selective call-off from a framework agreement, has already reached the award stage. The contract, valued at £12,950, began on 28th April 2025, with completion anticipated by 28th July 2025. Key dates included the tender period end on 27th April 2025 and the awarding of the contract on 21st May 2025.

This tender illustrates significant opportunities for consultancy businesses specialising in research and development, particularly those with experience in natural capital assessments. Although the contract does not actively promote suitability for SMEs or VCSEs, larger businesses with a comprehensive service offering can leverage this opportunity to enhance their portfolio, especially if they have a presence or operational capability across multiple geographies. Engaging with such strategic government projects can position businesses as leaders in consulting within the ecological and environmental domain, opening pathways for further collaborations with public sector entities. The awarded supplier, ICF Consulting Services Limited, exemplifies a well-suited organisation to benefit from such growth opportunities.

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Notice Title

RDE794 Cross Government Nature Strategy Natural capital assessment of the Govern

Notice Description

The purpose of the CGNS is to facilitate a strategic whole-estate approach to nature recovery. Contract awarded by DEFRA.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0cd4cb94-13b8-4b8c-a5f2-cef8b7049df0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de8c27f3-a85d-4861-bbff-98d924be3a29
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,950 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,950 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
27 Apr 2025 - 28 Jul 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
Bo-Jess Brooks
Contact Email
bo.brooks@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ICF CONSULTING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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