Tender

Projects for Nature

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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Tender

12 May 2025 at 15:12

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has initiated a tender titled "Projects for Nature" as part of their effort to align corporate donations with government-screened nature recovery projects. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically market research services, and is located in the United Kingdom. The tender process is currently at the award stage, having been active since May 2025, following a pilot phase. Interested parties should note that the tender period closes on 6 June 2025, with all enquiries needed by 23 May 2025. The procurement method is open competition, with contracts possibly starting from 7 July 2025 for a term of four years, extendable by up to 12 months.

This tender presents ample opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to contribute towards significant environmental goals while benefiting from increased visibility through projects that align with corporate nature reporting frameworks. The project is particularly suited for businesses specializing in market research services, as it involves collaboration with over 50 businesses through established nature markets. With a focus on technical, social values, sustainability, and commercial criteria for assessment, this tender not only supports ecological initiatives but also propels business growth and diversification in the environmental sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Projects for Nature

Notice Description

Projects for Nature (P4N) is an initiative that aims to connect corporate donations to nature recovery projects screened by government, ensuring alignment with these national environmental priorities. The initiative has been in pilot from December 2024 - May 2025, raising money from multiple corporate donors and engaging over 50 businesses. More than this, P4N has enabled these corporates to demonstrate action within their nature reporting (e.g. TNFD and SBTN) and established strong relationships between businesses and nature projects that have catalysed further investment, e.g. through nature markets.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The Buyer may extend the Contract once for a period of up to 12 Months by giving not less than 10 Working Days' notice in writing to the Supplier prior to the Expiry Date. The Conditions of the Contract shall apply throughout any such extended period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051148
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020602-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
£1
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Jul 2025 - 6 Jul 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
Charles Francis
Contact Email
charles.francis@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07920504016

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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