This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

15 Jul 2026 at 10:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Natural England, a public body operating under DEFRA (Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs). The contract titled "ETAFFAESW02" pertains to the "Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier Advice Programme 2026/27: CGS22 Pre-Application Advice," classified under the industry category of Environmental Training Services. The procurement, based in the South West region of the United Kingdom, reached the award stage on July 13, 2026, with prior tender activities concluding on June 12, 2026. This selective procurement was carried out as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract commencing on July 15, 2026, and concluding on March 31, 2027, and a value of £266,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in environmental services, particularly those capable of offering advanced training solutions, as its procurement method underscores a preference for smaller enterprises. Businesses focusing on providing environmental advice and support would find this contract conducive to growth, given the specific requirements highlighted in the programme. The Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group South West Ltd, a prominent supplier in the South West region, secured the contract, demonstrating the importance of local expertise and established relationships in obtaining such government contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

ETAFFAESW02

Notice Description

Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier Advice Programme 2026/27: CGS22 Pre-Application Advice

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a6cd8309-dc24-4f82-8e73-e09d48c86bb4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91deacd7-81f8-4e59-ba51-2061575accc4
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80540000 - Environmental training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£266,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£266,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jul 20263 days ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
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

FARMING AND WILDLIFE ADVISORY GROUP SOUTH WEST

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-a6cd8309-dc24-4f82-8e73-e09d48c86bb4-2026-07-15T11:55:30+01:00",
    "date": "2026-07-15T11:55:30+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-a6cd8309-dc24-4f82-8e73-e09d48c86bb4",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "CF-0656200D8d000003VQwdEAG",
        "title": "ETAFFAESW02",
        "description": "Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier Advice Programme 2026/27: CGS22 Pre-Application Advice",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "80540000",
            "description": "Environmental training services"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "postalCode": "SW1P 3JR"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "South West",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 266000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Call-off from a framework agreement",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-06-12T15:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2026-07-15T00:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2027-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-225942",
            "name": "Natural England",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Natural England"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "17 Smith Square",
                "locality": "London",
                "postalCode": "SW1P 3JR",
                "countryName": "UK"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Network Procurement",
                "email": "network.procurement@defra.gov.uk",
                "telephone": "03459335577"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-290903",
            "name": "Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group South West Ltd",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group South West Ltd"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Hawkridge House Summerfield Way Wellington Somerset TA21 9JE"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-225942",
        "name": "Natural England"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-a6cd8309-dc24-4f82-8e73-e09d48c86bb4-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2026-07-13T00:00:00+01:00",
            "datePublished": "2026-07-15T11:55:30+01:00",
            "value": {
                "amount": 266000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-290903",
                    "name": "Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group South West Ltd"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2026-07-15T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2027-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91deacd7-81f8-4e59-ba51-2061575accc4",
                    "datePublished": "2026-07-15T11:55:30+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                },
                {
                    "id": "2",
                    "description": "ETAFFAESW002 Call-off Contract Award Letter_Redacted",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8bbcd10c-023f-4e0d-95b2-bdfb33e8f00c",
                    "format": "application/pdf"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}