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title: "RDE908 - Improving understanding of the use of private finance to support delive"
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# RDE908 - Improving understanding of the use of private finance to support delive

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1e33392c-a263-4aa8-8859-33157702b844

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has completed a procurement process for the project titled "RDE908 - Improving understanding of the use of private finance to support delivery." This contract, classified under Research and Development Consultancy Services (CPV code 73200000), was aimed at exploring mechanisms to leverage private sector investment to improve access to nature. The procurement method followed was a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process reached the award stage on 12th December 2025, with the award dated 9th December 2025, and the contract period is set from 21st November 2025 to 31st May 2026. The initiative spans multiple delivery locations, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and other global locations, with a contract value of £73,693.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services to contribute to a significant environmental initiative. Although not specifically suited for SMEs or VCSEs, larger research institutions or consultancy firms with expertise in facilitating private sector investment in public projects are well-positioned to benefit. By analyzing motivations and barriers to private financing, businesses can enhance their portfolio with impactful environmental projects and expand their market reach in various regions. The awarded supplier, The National Centre for Social Research, exemplifies the type of organisation ideally equipped to deliver on such contracts, given its capability and experience in social and economic research.

## Notice

This project will explore mechanisms, motivations, barriers and enablers for the private sector to fund access to nature initiatives to fill knowledge gaps on how to effectively leverage private sector investment to improve access to nature as per the priority themes of the Access to Nature Green Paper. Contract awarded by Defra.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57087605-e42c-412a-9bac-59678309598d |
| 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 | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Nov 2025 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £73,693 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £73,693 |
| 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 4DF |
| 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 | THE NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2025 at 13:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57087605-e42c-412a-9bac-59678309598d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57087605-e42c-412a-9bac-59678309598d
  12th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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