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NMI: GF Centre of Excellence & NM Standards Adoption

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

04 Mar 2026 at 11:38

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

04 Mar 2026 at 11:37

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being initiated by Defra, located at 17 Smith Square, London, UK. The tender, titled "NMI: GF Centre of Excellence & NM Standards Adoption," is currently in the planning stage, with a focus on financial consultancy services within the services industry category. This tender aims to establish a national Centre of Excellence to strengthen the UK's nature markets over a three-year period. Engagement with interested parties is open until the end date of 10th April 2026. Delivery locations span globally, including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and Europe, among others.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as it seeks a capable partner to design, deliver, and operate a Centre of Excellence. Businesses well-versed in financial consultancy and capable of managing substantial service contracts across multiple regions stand to benefit significantly. With Defra serving as the buying organisation, businesses that can provide innovative solutions to support and enhance nature markets will find this tender particularly relevant and promising for expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NMI: GF Centre of Excellence & NM Standards Adoption

Notice Description

The tender seeks a delivery partner to design, deliver, and operate a national Centre of Excellence that strengthens the UK's nature markets over a three year period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6fb8df19-cf12-4783-a3fc-bd450facd978
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/019a2c25-0b02-43a9-99fb-c560622e4cbf
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

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