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FCP - Strategic Modelling Partner

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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09 Apr 2026 at 10:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), located at the Seacole Building in London, has completed the procurement process for a project titled "FCP - Strategic Modelling Partner." This tender falls under the services category, specifically data management services, and is part of the overarching goal of enhancing the ELM (Environmental Land Management) science strategy. The procurement was carried out using a direct award method, which is justified due to its continuation from previous tasks under an established contract. The contract, valued at £480,000 gross, spans from 1st April 2026 to 30th September 2026 and has been awarded to Gutteridge Haskins & Davey Limited, a large-scale supplier based in Chester.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale firms with expertise in data management services and strategic modelling capabilities. Businesses capable of contributing to the understanding and implementation of ELM schemes, or those with a focus on social, natural sciences, and economics, may find such contracts particularly beneficial. Additionally, companies adept in managing complex, multi-disciplinary projects and aiding government policy through strategic insights are well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts. Engaging in this contract not only brings financial gain but also offers the chance to influence key policy decisions through evidence-based insights.

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Notice Title

FCP - Strategic Modelling Partner

Notice Description

The Modelling Strategy is a core product of ELM science and evidence, it joins together insights from across social science, natural science and economics with policy priorities to fully understand the detailed impact of ELM scheme design.

Procurement Information

This is follow-up work to initial tasks carried out under an existing contract, which was procured through open competition. GHD hold the necessary skills to take this work to it's next stage where we are able to run an open competition.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0669e3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032245-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72322000 - Data management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 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
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

GUTTERIDGE HASKINS & DAVEY

Further Information

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