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Provision of an Economic Analysis to assess Canal & River Trust Grants

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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29 Apr 2026 at 10:35

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), a public authority within the UK central government, is overseeing the procurement process titled "Provision of an Economic Analysis to assess Canal & River Trust Grants." This falls under the services category, particularly involving professional organisation services. Located in London, this contract is at the award stage, following a direct procurement method below the threshold, implying no competitive tender was conducted. The contract was signed on 29th April 2026 and is set to commence on 1st May 2026, extending until 1st July 2026, with a potential one-month extension if necessary.

This tender presents an opportunity for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in economic and financial analysis related to subsidy control and state aid assessments. The selected supplier, Oxera Consulting LLP, possesses significant expertise in this domain, having advised on numerous cases over the past two years. Businesses in consultancy with a focus on economic analysis and finance within subsidy settings could effectively leverage such contracts to enhance their portfolio and expertise. Large consultancy firms with the capability to deliver detailed economic assessments will find this contract beneficial.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of an Economic Analysis to assess Canal & River Trust Grants

Notice Description

The Supplier are uniquely placed to assist DEFRA with this assessment, as we are the leading economics and finance consultancy in the area of subsidy control and state aid. Over the course of the last two years, we have undertaken economic and financial analysis to advise clients on over 40 subsidy control/state aid cases. We have significant experience undertaking economic and financial analysis to advise clients in relation to subsidy design and assessment, as well as SAU referrals and equivalent state aid assessments in the EU.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068dc4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039076-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98112000 - Services furnished by professional organisations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 1 Jul 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

OXERA CONSULTING

Further Information

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