Planning

NMI: GF Centre of Excellence & NM Standards Adoption

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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27 May 2026 at 10:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) is planning a procurement process titled "NMI: GF Centre of Excellence & NM Standards Adoption". This initiative aims to find a delivery partner to establish and manage a national Centre of Excellence designed to fortify the UK's nature markets over a three-year term. The procurement is situated in London, located at the Seacole Building on 2 Marsham Street. Encompassing the financial consultancy services category, it operates under an open procurement method, targeted above threshold, and includes an open procedure. The contract period is expected to start on 28th September 2026 and run until 30th March 2029, with a possibility for renewal. Future notices will be communicated by 1st June 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in financial consultancy services, especially those possessing expertise in environmental sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this project particularly suited to their capabilities, offering a platform to engage in governmental contracts, facilitating business growth through association with central government initiatives. Participating businesses stand to benefit from long-term collaboration with DEFRA, broadening their scope and impact within the burgeoning nature markets of the UK. This could lead to increased exposure and reputational enhancement by contributing to a nationally recognised project.

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Notice Title

NMI: GF Centre of Excellence & NM Standards Adoption

Notice Description

The tender seeks a delivery partner to design, deliver, and operate a national Centre of Excellence that strengthens the UK's nature markets over a three-year period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a572
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049482-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Sep 2026 - 30 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

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