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RDE560 England Ecosystem Survey

NATURAL ENGLAND

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31 Jul 2025 at 13:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "RDE560 England Ecosystem Survey" was conducted by Natural England, a UK-based organisation located at 17 Smith Square, London. The contract aims to understand England's terrestrial environment and is classified under "Research and development consultancy services" in the services category. The tender was awarded using a selective method from a framework agreement. The contract commenced on 28th July 2025 and will conclude on 31st October 2025, with the award date set on 30th July 2025. The project covers multiple locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services within environmental sectors. Although not directly suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger firms with established capabilities in ecosystem surveys could find valuable growth prospects. Organisations with expertise in environmental consulting, particularly those capable of working within diverse geographic and ecological settings, would be well-positioned to compete for similar projects. The awarded supplier for this contract is the University of Exeter, indicating the preference for experienced and academic-backed entities in this domain.

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Notice Title

RDE560 England Ecosystem Survey

Notice Description

The aim of the EES is to get a true understanding of the condition of England's terrestrial environment and natural capital assets. Contract awarded by Defra.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99cbb91f-9a07-4a2b-9836-663788d934b5
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£22,950 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,950 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
27 Jul 2025 - 31 Oct 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
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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