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NMI: NMU Design Consultancy

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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02 Apr 2026 at 15:17

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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17 Feb 2026 at 12:40

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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17 Feb 2026 at 12:38

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, a central government authority located in London, has completed the procurement process for the project titled "NMI: NMU Design Consultancy". This tender, with legal basis under the UKPGA 2023/54, was aimed at providing design consultancy services to support a new Nature Markets Unit. It falls under the industry category of financial management consultancy services. The procurement method was direct and categorized as below threshold, executed without competition. The contract was awarded to Better Society Capital. Key dates include the contract's active period from 17th February 2026 to 25th March 2026, and it was signed on 17th February 2026.

This tender, with a total gross value of £18,249, presents significant growth opportunities for SMEs and organisations involved in financial management consultancy, especially those with a focus on societal impact as Better Society Capital, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME), was the successful supplier. Businesses that specialize in financial or environmental consultancy services could benefit greatly by engaging in similar future tenders. The direct procurement method indicates a streamlined process potentially suitable for smaller businesses that satisfy the necessary criteria, particularly those positioned within or having a notable understanding of the UK's governmental environmental sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NMI: NMU Design Consultancy

Notice Description

Design consultancy to support a new Nature Markets Unit.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0655f1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031110-2026
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

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
£15,195 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20262 months 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
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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