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Collate a suite of natural capital evidence and metrics for 'best value

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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12 Nov 2025 at 10:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), located in England, awarded a contract for the project titled "Collate a suite of natural capital evidence and metrics for 'best value'" in the water industry sector. This procurement falls under the classification of Research and Development Consultancy Services (CPV code 73200000) and operates within the services category. The tender process initiated as a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement was completed with an award notice published on 12th November 2025. The contract, valued at £49,999, commenced on 9th August 2024 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2025, with focus on delivery within the United Kingdom.

This awarded consultation service presents ample opportunities for businesses specialising in ecological or hydrological services. The procurement was selectively open, suggesting that participants with pre-qualified status within the framework had an advantage. Companies geared towards offering innovative research solutions within the environmental sector could leverage similar opportunities for business expansion and visibility. The UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH), a large-scale organisation, secured the contract indicating that larger enterprises may be better positioned to meet the stringent requirements of such high-value and strategic assessments set out by Defra.

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Notice Title

Collate a suite of natural capital evidence and metrics for 'best value

Notice Description

Collate a suite of natural capital evidence and metrics for 'best value' water industry appraisals. Contract awarded by Defra.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4fc1f843-b0a5-4586-a83a-07bd59889a08
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be962113-b578-4f78-89bb-540f1b1f5aa3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Large

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
£49,999 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,999 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
8 Aug 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 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 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

UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY (UKCEH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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