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title: "RDE560 England Ecosystem Survey"
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# RDE560 England Ecosystem Survey

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1114bba4-7b51-4d64-a738-948fd2b51682

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "RDE560 England Ecosystem Survey" was conducted by Natural England, a UK-based organisation located at 17 Smith Square, London. The contract aims to understand England's terrestrial environment and is classified under "Research and development consultancy services" in the services category. The tender was awarded using a selective method from a framework agreement. The contract commenced on 28th July 2025 and will conclude on 31st October 2025, with the award date set on 30th July 2025. The project covers multiple locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services within environmental sectors. Although not directly suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger firms with established capabilities in ecosystem surveys could find valuable growth prospects. Organisations with expertise in environmental consulting, particularly those capable of working within diverse geographic and ecological settings, would be well-positioned to compete for similar projects. The awarded supplier for this contract is the University of Exeter, indicating the preference for experienced and academic-backed entities in this domain.

## Notice

The aim of the EES is to get a true understanding of the condition of England's terrestrial environment and natural capital assets. Contract awarded by Defra.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99cbb91f-9a07-4a2b-9836-663788d934b5 |
| 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 | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Jul 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,950 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,950 |
| 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 | NATURAL ENGLAND |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2025 at 13:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99cbb91f-9a07-4a2b-9836-663788d934b5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99cbb91f-9a07-4a2b-9836-663788d934b5
  31st July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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