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Understanding Public Awareness & Behavioural Barriers to Invasive NNS campaigns

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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27 Jan 2026 at 08:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "Understanding Public Awareness & Behavioural Barriers to Invasive NNS campaigns" has been completed by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra). This contract, focused on social research services, falls under the industry category of Social research services (CPV code: 79315000). The procurement method involved a selective procedure via call-off from a framework agreement. Key geographical regions involved in this procurement included the United Kingdom and various international locations such as British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World. The tender period ended on 19th January 2026, and the contract was awarded on 22nd January 2026. The project is scheduled to run from 20th January 2026 to 29th May 2026, with a contract value of £50,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), particularly those specialising in behavioural analysis, social research, and public awareness campaigns. Businesses with experience in working with governmental bodies on environmental and behavioural initiatives would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future. The project's focus on behavioural barriers represents a growing area of interest and investment, promising both exposure and growth potential for suppliers equipped to deliver expert insights and innovative solutions in these fields.

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Notice Title

Understanding Public Awareness & Behavioural Barriers to Invasive NNS campaigns

Notice Description

Understanding Public Awareness and Behavioural Barriers to Invasive Non-Native Species Campaigns

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dc416975-bab9-427c-bae1-fd9ab6467fc4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bee35e27-0a18-441f-8795-977af9bffe0c
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

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


CPV Codes

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2026 - 29 May 2026 1-6 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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEHAVIOURAL INSIGHTS TEAM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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