Award

Nature Recovery Fund

DEFRA

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Award

02 Jul 2025 at 11:50

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Nature Recovery Fund" has been completed by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA), located in London, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the industry category of general management consultancy services, with a contract value of £19,800. Conducted via a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, the process was in the award stage as of July 2, 2025. The procurement covered a contract period starting June 19, 2025, and concluding on July 11, 2025. The services are expected to be delivered in London, specifically at postal code SW1P 3JR. Key dates included the tender period ending on June 18, 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in management consultancy services, particularly those familiar with framework agreement structures. While not earmarked for SMEs or VCSEs, larger consultancies like Methods Business and Digital Technology Ltd., the awarded supplier, are ideal competitors in such environments. By participating in similar tenders, firms can expand their portfolio and strengthen ties within the public sector, enhancing their reputation and opening avenues for future government contracts.

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Notice Title

Nature Recovery Fund

Notice Description

Review of current Project Plan and knowledge transfer to team on managing a baselined schedule going forward.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5a7828d1-4208-4942-95b9-7bd79bd0011b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4592e54d-0094-455e-928f-d6265440fc6b
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
18 Jun 2025 - 11 Jul 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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 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
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

METHODS BUSINESS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY

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