DNP0030-26 Provision of Blended Finance Plan and Business Model for Walkham Valley Landscape Recovery Project

DARTMOOR NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Jun 2026 at 09:18

Tender

15 Apr 2026 at 15:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Dartmoor National Park Authority has successfully completed the award and contracting stages for the tender titled "DNP0030-26 Provision of Blended Finance Plan and Business Model for Walkham Valley Landscape Recovery Project". This initiative falls under the research and development services and related consultancy services industry category and is part of the Defra’s Landscape Recovery scheme. Located in Newton Abbot, UK (region UKK43), the project aims at a long-term ecological restoration and management of natural habitats. The procurement process was carried out using an open competition method, described as "below threshold - open competition". Key milestones include the contract's start on 23rd June 2026, with a potential extension ending no later than 30th June 2027, and the contract was last updated on 25th June 2026.

The nature of this tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in green finance and ecological consultancy, particularly those focused on innovative financial solutions for large-scale environmental projects. With the awarded contract going to Great Yellow Limited, a London-based SME, it showcases how small and medium enterprises can successfully compete in public sector opportunities. Companies with a strong track record in developing sustainable finance models and landscape conservation strategies would be well-suited to engage in similar tenders. This project not only supports the government's ecological objectives but also fosters growth in the green finance sector, encouraging businesses to contribute to sustainable and economically viable environmental solutions.

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Notice Title

DNP0030-26 Provision of Blended Finance Plan and Business Model for Walkham Valley Landscape Recovery Project

Notice Description

This contract was to appoint a specialist Green Finance Consultant (or consortium) to develop a comprehensive blended finance plan and long-term business model to support a large-scale nature restoration and rural land management programme (Walkham Valley Landscape Recovery Project). The Walkham Valley Landscape Recovery project is part of Defra's Landscape Recovery scheme, aimed to support long-term, large-scale restoration of England's most precious habitats. This project is a Round 2 Landscape Recovery project, approved for a two-year Project Development Phase, during which we will design a deliverable, financially viable programme of landscape-scale change.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: A possible 3 months extension at the discretion of the Authority.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068369
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059700-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£54,375 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
8 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
22 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DARTMOOR NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWTON ABBOT
Postcode
TQ13 9JQ
Post Town
Torquay
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK43 Devon CC

Local Authority
Teignbridge
Electoral Ward
Bovey
Westminster Constituency
Central Devon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GREAT YELLOW

Further Information

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