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EA's Nature and Biodiversity Footprint 2025-26 pilot

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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27 Aug 2025 at 08:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency has awarded a contract titled "EA's Nature and Biodiversity Footprint 2025-26 pilot" aimed at developing a sustainability impact assessment methodology. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Environmental impact assessment other than for construction" with a focus on creating a method to support international sustainability frameworks. The procurement process, managed as a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, reached the award stage with an active status on 27 August 2025. The contract period extends from 26 August 2025 to 31 March 2026, with a total contract value of £55,469.26. Geographically, it covers diverse regions including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, United Kingdom, and other global regions.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy, particularly those with expertise in sustainability frameworks and data management for biodiversity assessments. Companies that can design and implement robust tools for assessing and managing ecological impacts are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Although this particular tender is not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, it exemplifies the kind of high-value opportunities that larger, well-established consultancy firms can pursue to expand their portfolios in the environmental services sector. Engaging in such contracts allows businesses to align with global sustainability standards and potentially leverage new market opportunities internationally.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EA's Nature and Biodiversity Footprint 2025-26 pilot

Notice Description

The EA is seeking to develop a nature and biodiversity footprint methodology and data management tool to assess and manage their sustainability impacts. The footprint will be used to support the EA's commitment to sustainability and compliance with emerging international frameworks such as the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) recommendations and the Global Biodiversity Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4a8070de-e7a2-44ae-8106-be6e44763f3c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60452f34-911b-4a18-8447-059945da0572
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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90711000 - Environmental impact assessment other than for construction

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,469 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,469 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
25 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
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
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

EUNOMIA RESEARCH & CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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