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tNCEA England Ecosystem Survey (EES) Field Surveys Coordination and Delivery

DEFRA

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03 Feb 2026 at 12:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "tNCEA England Ecosystem Survey (EES) Field Surveys Coordination and Delivery" has been completed, under the guidance of DEFRA with Jacobs UK Ltd selected as the supplier. This contract pertains to management-related services and survey services, covering various regions across the United Kingdom, including the East Midlands, East of England, and London, among others. The procurement was conducted using a selective method through a dynamic purchasing system, with significant dates including the tender end date on 2nd December 2025, and the contract period running from 5th January 2026 to 4th January 2028. The awarded contract is valued at £12,036,388.10 GBP.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in management and field survey services. Companies like Jacobs UK Ltd, who are adept in handling large-scale and regionally diverse projects, would benefit significantly. Although the contract was not aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, larger entities or those capable of joining consortia with specialist capabilities in ecosystem surveys stand to gain from such projects. The procurement process emphasises expertise in coordination and delivery across multiple regions, making it ideal for businesses seeking to enhance their portfolio through comprehensive service provision within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

tNCEA England Ecosystem Survey (EES) Field Surveys Coordination and Delivery

Notice Description

This requirement is for field survey delivery and coordination services as part of the England Ecosystem Survey project, led by Natural England.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3d4baec8-ff02-40ee-90a6-455a97ca2997
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a15305b-373f-4f58-b293-70e847ea8948
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79311000 - Survey services

79420000 - Management-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,036,388 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,036,388 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JACOBS

Further Information

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