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Scoping a Method to Estimate England's Spend on Natural Capital RDE863

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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30 Sep 2025 at 13:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs recently concluded a procurement process for a project titled "Scoping a Method to Estimate England's Spend on Natural Capital RDE863". This award phase marks the end of a selective procurement process via a call-off from a framework agreement, focusing on research and development consultancy services. ICF Consulting Services Limited has been appointed as the supplier for this project. The contract commenced on 5th September 2025 and will run until 16th March 2026, with a contract value of approximately £84,142.09. The procurement is situated in London, United Kingdom, covering a wide range of delivery locations including the UK and several international territories.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services, especially those experienced in environmental and economic assessments. Since the procurement was open to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), it presents an accessible opportunity for a diverse range of businesses. Companies adept at developing methodologies for natural capital estimation and those with a strong track record in public sector projects would find this contract particularly advantageous for expanding their portfolio and gaining a foothold in government procurement.

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Notice Title

Scoping a Method to Estimate England's Spend on Natural Capital RDE863

Notice Description

The overall purpose of the project is to scope the feasibility, design and value of a repeatable methodology to estimate what is spent by the public, and potentially private, sectors to maintain and improve natural capital in England, aligning with the UK Natural Capital Accounts.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d372fc87-aef9-4534-a196-52539aa24754
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17af1d00-954c-4ad0-9d66-39193aa9d672
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£81,142 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£84,142 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
4 Sep 2025 - 16 Mar 2026 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 4DF
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

ICF CONSULTING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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