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title: "NMI: GF Centre of Excellence & NM Standards Adoption"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6fb8df19-cf12-4783-a3fc-bd450facd978"
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buyer: "DEFRA"
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# NMI: GF Centre of Excellence & NM Standards Adoption

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6fb8df19-cf12-4783-a3fc-bd450facd978

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## Summary

The procurement process is being initiated by Defra, located at 17 Smith Square, London, UK. The tender, titled "NMI: GF Centre of Excellence & NM Standards Adoption," is currently in the planning stage, with a focus on financial consultancy services within the services industry category. This tender aims to establish a national Centre of Excellence to strengthen the UK's nature markets over a three-year period. Engagement with interested parties is open until the end date of 10th April 2026. Delivery locations span globally, including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and Europe, among others.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as it seeks a capable partner to design, deliver, and operate a Centre of Excellence. Businesses well-versed in financial consultancy and capable of managing substantial service contracts across multiple regions stand to benefit significantly. With Defra serving as the buying organisation, businesses that can provide innovative solutions to support and enhance nature markets will find this tender particularly relevant and promising for expansion.

## Notice

The tender seeks a delivery partner to design, deliver, and operate a national Centre of Excellence that strengthens the UK's nature markets over a three year period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/019a2c25-0b02-43a9-99fb-c560622e4cbf |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2026 at 11:38 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/019a2c25-0b02-43a9-99fb-c560622e4cbf
- 4 Mar 2026 at 11:37 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd300fde-4fd7-4614-8765-16470d1cb034

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/019a2c25-0b02-43a9-99fb-c560622e4cbf
  4th March 2026 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd300fde-4fd7-4614-8765-16470d1cb034
  4th March 2026 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/380b5087-e195-4e60-98fe-81105f59c32b
  CoE pipeline notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6e2ffdd8-933a-49ab-b192-69db36b007be
  CoE pipeline notice

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