Award

RDE843 - Integrated Natural Capital Appraisal (INCA): Natural capital evidence

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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Award

26 Sep 2025 at 14:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "RDE843 - Integrated Natural Capital Appraisal (INCA): Natural capital evidence" was conducted by the Environment Agency, an administrative arm of the UK Government. This procurement falls under the industry category of research and development consultancy services and encompasses delivery across locations including the UK, British Overseas Territories, and Europe. The current stage of the procurement is "Award", with the contract being awarded on 11th September 2025. The tender process involved selective procurement, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commences on 15th September 2025 and concludes on 31st March 2026, with a total contract value of GBP 99,670.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in consultancy services with a focus on research and natural capital appraisal. While the contract is not marked as particularly suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger consultancy firms with the capability to manage and sustain natural assets as evidenced in this project might find this procurement lucrative. The buyer, the Environment Agency, deals with a wide range of environmental projects, suggesting potential for future collaborations in similar domains. Businesses offering comprehensive environmental consultancy and reporting services might find considerable growth avenues by aligning themselves with such public sector opportunities.

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Notice Title

RDE843 - Integrated Natural Capital Appraisal (INCA): Natural capital evidence

Notice Description

A natural capital approach is a practical framework to sustainably manage nature as an asset so that it can continue to provide services that benefit people. Contract awarded by Defra

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f37aa36f-e0f0-4fc2-962d-7fadb3d4c3ba
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e56671b4-62c7-4ab8-bc63-aaac652ae081
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
Not specified
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
£99,670 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,670 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Contact Name
Bo-Jess Brooks
Contact Email
bo.brooks@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

MOTT MACDONALD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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