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GF: NMU Design Consultancy

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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05 Feb 2026 at 09:52

Award

27 Jan 2026 at 14:22

Award

23 Jan 2026 at 15:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to a contract awarded by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), a central government entity located in London, UK. This contract, titled "GF: NMU Design Consultancy," falls under the services category, specifically financial consultancy services. This procurement involves the provision of a Gap Analysis Report regarding a new Nature Markets Unit. Initiated through a direct procurement method below the threshold and without competition, the process has been completed, with the contract period spanning from 27 January 2026 to 25 March 2026. The award, active from the date of signing on 26 January 2026, has a total value of £28,826.92.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the environmental consultancy or financial services sector, particularly those focusing on policy innovation and market analyses. The contract was awarded to the Environmental Policy Innovation Center, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in the United States, showcasing that not only UK-based companies can compete. Companies that are capable of delivering specialised consultancy services and innovative policy solutions, including SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), will find similar contracts beneficial for expanding their portfolios, enhancing growth, and showcasing their expertise in environmental and financial consultancy services at governmental levels.

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Notice Title

GF: NMU Design Consultancy

Notice Description

NMU Design Consultancy provided by EPIC to deliver a Gap Analysis Report on the status of a new Nature Markets Unit.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060d9e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010278-2026
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,826 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£28,826 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2026 - 25 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Additional Buyers

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03459335577

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

ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY INNOVATION CENTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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