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UK's Impact Investment Use-Case Pipeline

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE

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30 Mar 2026 at 09:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Department for Business & Trade involved the awarding of a contract for the project titled "UK's Impact Investment Use-Case Pipeline". This initiative falls under the industry category of services, specifically focusing on technical analysis or consultancy services. Based in London, the Department is located in the Old Admiralty Building, and acted as the central government authority in this process. The direct procurement method used was below threshold and executed without competition. North Devon Biosphere Enterprises Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise from Devon, was commissioned for this project. The contract was awarded on 27 March 2026, and ran until 31 March 2026, with an approximate gross value of £30,000.

This opportunity can significantly aid businesses looking to expand into public sector consultancy, especially in the natural capital investment sphere. The focus on delivering a synthesised assessment to build an investible UK natural capital pipeline paves the way for consultancies specialising in environmental consultancy, impact investment analysis, and capital project pipelines. SMEs with innovative approaches in these areas stand to gain immensely from participating in similar tenders, enabling them to enhance their expertise, reputation, and client base within the public sector. Such contracts can also signal potential for future collaborations with government bodies, opening avenues for sustained business growth.

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Notice Title

UK's Impact Investment Use-Case Pipeline

Notice Description

The Department for Business and Trade have commissioned work to North Devon Biosphere Enterprises Ltd for a standalone project, which will include the delivery of a synthesised assessment to build an investible UK natural capital pipeline, along with an use case.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06776e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028932-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
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

NORTH DEVON BIOSPHERE ENTERPRISES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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