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title: "Collate a suite of natural capital evidence and metrics for 'best value"
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# Collate a suite of natural capital evidence and metrics for 'best value

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4fc1f843-b0a5-4586-a83a-07bd59889a08

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), located in England, awarded a contract for the project titled "Collate a suite of natural capital evidence and metrics for 'best value'" in the water industry sector. This procurement falls under the classification of Research and Development Consultancy Services (CPV code 73200000) and operates within the services category. The tender process initiated as a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement was completed with an award notice published on 12th November 2025. The contract, valued at £49,999, commenced on 9th August 2024 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2025, with focus on delivery within the United Kingdom.

This awarded consultation service presents ample opportunities for businesses specialising in ecological or hydrological services. The procurement was selectively open, suggesting that participants with pre-qualified status within the framework had an advantage. Companies geared towards offering innovative research solutions within the environmental sector could leverage similar opportunities for business expansion and visibility. The UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH), a large-scale organisation, secured the contract indicating that larger enterprises may be better positioned to meet the stringent requirements of such high-value and strategic assessments set out by Defra.

## Notice

Collate a suite of natural capital evidence and metrics for 'best value' water industry appraisals. Contract awarded by Defra.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be962113-b578-4f78-89bb-540f1b1f5aa3 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 8 Aug 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,999 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,999 |
| 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 | UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY (UKCEH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2025 at 10:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be962113-b578-4f78-89bb-540f1b1f5aa3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be962113-b578-4f78-89bb-540f1b1f5aa3
  12th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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