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FCP: LEEP 3 - Mapping and Modelling Land Tenure Implications for Land Use Change

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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13 Oct 2025 at 12:49

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) for the project titled "FCP: LEEP 3 - Mapping and Modelling Land Tenure Implications for Land Use Change." This tender, categorised under social research services, focuses on providing detailed mapping and valuation of agricultural land tenure across Great Britain. Located in London, DEFRA finalised this contract utilising a direct procurement method below the threshold, and it was awarded to the University of Exeter. The contract, valued at £112,828 (gross amount of £135,393.6), commenced on 2nd October 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2027. This completed contract aligns with environmental objectives for the Environment Act Target and Net Zero.

This project offers considerable opportunities for businesses involved in social and environmental research services, especially those capable of delivering complex analytical and modelling solutions. Organisations seeking to expand their portfolio in government contracts within the environmental sector would find this tender beneficial, particularly those adept in developing innovative, data-driven insights into land use and tenure. Although this specific contract has been awarded, businesses with expertise in providing similar services to central government bodies like DEFRA could position themselves for future opportunities arising from evolving environmental and policy challenges.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FCP: LEEP 3 - Mapping and Modelling Land Tenure Implications for Land Use Change

Notice Description

The project aims to support government in delivering land-based outcomes for the Environment Act Target and Net Zero, by developing the first comprehensive (and spatially explicit) mapping and valuation of agricultural land tenure across Great Britain. This information will help us to identify potential policy interventions and incentives which take various tenure agreements into account.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ae48
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064771-2025
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

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

CPV Codes

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£112,828 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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