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Ecological Survey for the Groundwater Dependent Terrestrial Ecosystem (GWDTE) ne

DEFRA

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22 Aug 2025 at 10:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Ecological Survey for the Groundwater Dependent Terrestrial Ecosystem (GWDTE)" is managed by DEFRA, located in London (postal code SW1P 3HX), United Kingdom. This project has moved to the award stage, having been awarded to Jeremy Benn Associates Limited (t/a JBA Consulting). The procurement process followed a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender, classified under the CPV code 79311000 for survey services, was aimed at developing England's GWDTE network. Field surveys are to be conducted at 35 sites between mid-May 2025 and early October 2025, with project completion set for 27 March 2026. The contract, valued at GBP 89,944.86, outlines a start date of 3 June 2025 and an end date of 31 March 2026.

This tender highlights opportunities for businesses specialising in ecological surveys and environmental consultancy, particularly those with experience in managing national surveillance programmes and employing robust sampling designs. Although not explicitly structured for SMEs or VCSEs, the procurement could offer growth potential for businesses capable of delivering specialised survey services. Companies seeking to expand their market presence within the UK’s environmental sector, particularly in public sector contracts that support ecological and terrestrial ecosystem assessments, would find this an advantageous opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ecological Survey for the Groundwater Dependent Terrestrial Ecosystem (GWDTE) ne

Notice Description

The NCEA has identified the need for a national surveillance programme for groundwater dependent terrestrial ecosystems (GWDTE) that is supported by an appropriate sampling design and enables a robust assessment of England's environment using a national capital approach. This project will support the implementation of the NCEA Groundwater Dependent Terrestrial Ecosystem (GWDTEs) network. The aim of this project is to undertake ecological surveys at 35 GWDTE sites between mid-May 2025 and early October 2025, with a final project completion date of 27th March 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b5973ba2-f5e5-4e17-b948-3f64e0418fdf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8c8c084-acec-49a3-b11e-c164fdafd9ef
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

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

CPV Codes

79311000 - Survey services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£89,944 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£89,944 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jun 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
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 3HX
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

JEREMY BENN ASSOCIATES LIMITED (T/A JBA CONSULTING

Further Information

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