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RDE908 - Improving understanding of the use of private finance to support delive

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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12 Dec 2025 at 13:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has completed a procurement process for the project titled "RDE908 - Improving understanding of the use of private finance to support delivery." This contract, classified under Research and Development Consultancy Services (CPV code 73200000), was aimed at exploring mechanisms to leverage private sector investment to improve access to nature. The procurement method followed was a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process reached the award stage on 12th December 2025, with the award dated 9th December 2025, and the contract period is set from 21st November 2025 to 31st May 2026. The initiative spans multiple delivery locations, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and other global locations, with a contract value of £73,693.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services to contribute to a significant environmental initiative. Although not specifically suited for SMEs or VCSEs, larger research institutions or consultancy firms with expertise in facilitating private sector investment in public projects are well-positioned to benefit. By analyzing motivations and barriers to private financing, businesses can enhance their portfolio with impactful environmental projects and expand their market reach in various regions. The awarded supplier, The National Centre for Social Research, exemplifies the type of organisation ideally equipped to deliver on such contracts, given its capability and experience in social and economic research.

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Notice Title

RDE908 - Improving understanding of the use of private finance to support delive

Notice Description

This project will explore mechanisms, motivations, barriers and enablers for the private sector to fund access to nature initiatives to fill knowledge gaps on how to effectively leverage private sector investment to improve access to nature as per the priority themes of the Access to Nature Green Paper. Contract awarded by Defra.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1e33392c-a263-4aa8-8859-33157702b844
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57087605-e42c-412a-9bac-59678309598d
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
£73,693 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£73,693 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20255 months ago
Contract Period
21 Nov 2025 - 31 May 2026 6-12 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
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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

THE NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH

Further Information

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