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Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency, in collaboration with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, has completed a direct award contract titled "Biodiverse Winstead - Collaborative Agreement". This procurement aimed at environmental services took place in London, specifically focusing on enhancing biodiversity within the Winestead catchment. The agreement was managed by Defra Group Commercial and involved the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust as the supplier. The project, valued at approximately £246,000 gross, was awarded and began on 6th July 2026, running through to 30th June 2028. This procurement was concluded using a direct award method due to the supplier's unique technical expertise, completing the awarding stage on 7th July 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in environmental services, particularly those with skills in increasing biodiversity and ecological management. SMEs with expertise in sustainable agriculture, land management, and climate resilience would find this collaboration beneficial. The nature of the project, focusing on ecological diversity and habitat connectivity, presents new business growth avenues for companies capable of delivering innovative solutions in landscape change and water quality improvements. Engaging in such projects would allow businesses to showcase their expertise in environmental sustainability, potentially leading to further opportunities in public-sector collaborations.

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Notice Title

Biodiverse Winstead - Collaborative Agreement

Notice Description

a) Deliver landscape change with increased biodiversity across the Winestead catchment that creates new habitats and links existing wildlife rich areas. b) Reduce inputs of sediment and nutrients to Winestead Drain to improve water quality and reduce maintenance. c) Provide climate change resilience for the WDAIP by slowing the flow of water into Winestead Drain. d) Provide climate change resilience to the catchment by addressing water scarcity. e) Engage stakeholders to begin developing a landscape scale project for the future across South Holderness, expanding the reach of the Catchment Based Approach Partnership.

Procurement Information

This is the only supplier with the technical expertise

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b8cc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063456-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£205,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£205,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
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
Postcode Area
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

Yorkshire Wildlife Trust

Further Information

Notice Documents

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