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title: "RDE794 Cross Government Nature Strategy Natural capital assessment of the Govern"
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# RDE794 Cross Government Nature Strategy Natural capital assessment of the Govern

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0cd4cb94-13b8-4b8c-a5f2-cef8b7049df0

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "RDE794 Cross Government Nature Strategy Natural capital assessment of the Govern" was orchestrated by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA), located at 17 Smith Square, London. This contract falls under the industry category of Research and development consultancy services and spans a broad location base including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and wider locations internationally. The process, detailed with the procurement method of selective call-off from a framework agreement, has already reached the award stage. The contract, valued at £12,950, began on 28th April 2025, with completion anticipated by 28th July 2025. Key dates included the tender period end on 27th April 2025 and the awarding of the contract on 21st May 2025.

This tender illustrates significant opportunities for consultancy businesses specialising in research and development, particularly those with experience in natural capital assessments. Although the contract does not actively promote suitability for SMEs or VCSEs, larger businesses with a comprehensive service offering can leverage this opportunity to enhance their portfolio, especially if they have a presence or operational capability across multiple geographies. Engaging with such strategic government projects can position businesses as leaders in consulting within the ecological and environmental domain, opening pathways for further collaborations with public sector entities. The awarded supplier, ICF Consulting Services Limited, exemplifies a well-suited organisation to benefit from such growth opportunities.

## Notice

The purpose of the CGNS is to facilitate a strategic whole-estate approach to nature recovery. Contract awarded by DEFRA.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de8c27f3-a85d-4861-bbff-98d924be3a29 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Apr 2025 - 28 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,950 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,950 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ICF CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 May 2025 at 14:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de8c27f3-a85d-4861-bbff-98d924be3a29

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de8c27f3-a85d-4861-bbff-98d924be3a29
  23rd May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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