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RDE1020 - Phase 0 Scoping Study: Land Value Uplift and alternative funding captu

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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18 Feb 2026 at 11:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency has concluded a procurement process for the project titled "RDE1020 - Phase 0 Scoping Study: Land Value Uplift and alternative funding capture." The contract, awarded by Defra, involves research and development consultancy services focused on flood risk management and nature-based interventions. The tender, classified under CPV code 73200000, has progressed to the award stage, with Jeremy Benn Associates Limited (t/a JBA Consulting) selected as the supplier. The procurement followed a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include a tender end date on 29 January 2026, and the contract period spans from 30 January 2026 to 31 March 2026. The project's delivery areas encompass the UK and international locations including Europe and the Channel Islands, among others.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth in the research and consultancy sector, particularly for firms specialising in environmental and land management services. Companies with expertise in land value analysis, flood risk management, and nature-based solutions are well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. Although this particular contract does not specify suitability for SMEs or VCSEs, it demonstrates the Environment Agency's interest in identifying innovative ways to bolster land value through environmental interventions, offering a substantial value of £48,609.80. Businesses operating within the specified delivery areas, especially those with international capabilities, could find strategic advantages in pursuing comparable opportunities in upcoming procurement cycles.

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Notice Title

RDE1020 - Phase 0 Scoping Study: Land Value Uplift and alternative funding captu

Notice Description

This project will deliver a short Phase 0 research and analysis exercise to explore how flood risk management and nature-based interventions may contribute to land and place-based value uplift, and what high-level conditions would need to be in place for any future feasibility or modelling work. Contract awarded by Defra.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-151bdd21-4a1e-497c-8660-ebb1b6dc6aa1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/320e1cf9-70f2-4676-8787-e754497dba04
Current Stage
Award
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
£48,609 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,609 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20266 days ago
Contract Period
30 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 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
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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

JEREMY BENN ASSOCIATES LIMITED (T/A JBA CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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