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NMI: NMU Design Consultancy

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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17 Feb 2026 at 12:40

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17 Feb 2026 at 12:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), encompasses the "NMI: NMU Design Consultancy" project. This initiative, situated in London, falls under the services category, specifically financial management consultancy services, and aims to support a new Nature Markets Unit. The procurement followed a direct method without competition as it fell below the threshold. The award process was completed as of 17th February 2026, with the contracting period extending from 17th February to 25th March 2026. This procurement stage has moved from tender to award, indicating the successful selection of a supplier, Better Society Capital, an SME recognised for its VCSE status.

The tender offers promising opportunities for businesses in the design consultancy and financial management sectors, particularly those with an interest or expertise in environmental markets. SMEs and VCSEs, like Better Society Capital, can leverage such contracts to expand their portfolios, enhance reputations, and engage in impactful, governmental projects focused on sustainability. The nature of the direct procurement process without competition streamlines participation, making it optimal for smaller enterprises aiming to strengthen their standing within public sector supply chains.

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Notice Title

NMI: NMU Design Consultancy

Notice Description

Design consultancy to support a new Nature Markets Unit.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0655f1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014279-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

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


CPV Codes

79412000 - Financial management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,195 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2026 - 25 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
Not specified
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

BETTER SOCIETY CAPITAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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