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Administration of Rural Community Building Loan Fund 2025-28

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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16 May 2025 at 09:26

Summary of the contracting process

The latest procurement process by the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) concerns the "Administration of Rural Community Building Loan Fund 2025-28." This initiative falls under the services industry category and targets project management consultancy services. Based in London, the contracting process began with a direct procurement method, classified as below threshold without competition, potentially indicating a more streamlined process. As of 16th May 2025, the procurement stage is complete, with the contract already in effect from 13th May 2025, extending until 31st March 2028.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth within the consultancy sector, particularly for businesses skilled in project management for community-focused constructions. Although it was awarded directly to Action with Communities in Rural England, the project presents future opportunities for organisations that can support DEFRA's goals of enhancing community facilities. Firms with experience in rural development, infrastructure renovation, and strategic financial planning for community projects would align well with these objectives, paving the way for collaboration in upcoming initiatives.

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Notice Title

Administration of Rural Community Building Loan Fund 2025-28

Notice Description

The Rural Community Buildings Loan Fund (RCBLF) is a principal source of funding for the building of new village halls. RCBLF helps community groups renovate, refurbish and construct buildings such as village halls, church halls and community centres. It also encourages communities to raise funds, knowing a loan could be available to help them meet their target and win funding from other sources.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05156e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022077-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
12 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
david.morley@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

ACTION WITH COMMUNITIES IN RURAL ENGLAND

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