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Target and cost-based biodiversity valuation: scoping and feasibility study

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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Award

04 Nov 2025 at 08:28

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

14 Oct 2025 at 10:53

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), located in London, has completed a contract titled "Target and cost-based biodiversity valuation: scoping and feasibility study" under the industry category of Environmental services. The procurement stage for this contract is the Award stage, with a contract status marked as active from 4th November 2025 to 31st March 2026. This procurement occurred through a direct method, classified as "Below threshold - without competition," and was awarded to the University of Exeter, a large, voluntary community social enterprise (VCSE). The procurement aligns with DEFRA's mission in the public authority - central government industry sector, focusing on developing initiatives for biodiversity valuation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the environmental services sector, especially those specialising in biodiversity evaluation and research that can innovate within the parameters of public policy. The focus on developing metrics for biodiversity valuation through DEFRA's initiatives demands expertise in handling complex ecological data, making this suitable for businesses with a strong background in environmental consultancy and academic institutions with active research departments. Engaging in such government-led initiatives not only positions participating businesses as key contributors to national environmental goals but also enhances their portfolio with cutting-edge projects that can be leveraged for similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Target and cost-based biodiversity valuation: scoping and feasibility study

Notice Description

a Farming and Countryside programme for Target and cost-based biodiversity valuation: scoping and feasibility study

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cc24
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070653-2025
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
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£102,499 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£102,449 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
4 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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