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title: "ETAFFAESW02"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a6cd8309-dc24-4f82-8e73-e09d48c86bb4"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND"
published: "2026-07-15"
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# ETAFFAESW02

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a6cd8309-dc24-4f82-8e73-e09d48c86bb4

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Natural England, a public body operating under DEFRA (Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs). The contract titled "ETAFFAESW02" pertains to the "Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier Advice Programme 2026/27: CGS22 Pre-Application Advice," classified under the industry category of Environmental Training Services. The procurement, based in the South West region of the United Kingdom, reached the award stage on July 13, 2026, with prior tender activities concluding on June 12, 2026. This selective procurement was carried out as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract commencing on July 15, 2026, and concluding on March 31, 2027, and a value of £266,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in environmental services, particularly those capable of offering advanced training solutions, as its procurement method underscores a preference for smaller enterprises. Businesses focusing on providing environmental advice and support would find this contract conducive to growth, given the specific requirements highlighted in the programme. The Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group South West Ltd, a prominent supplier in the South West region, secured the contract, demonstrating the importance of local expertise and established relationships in obtaining such government contracts.

## Notice

Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier Advice Programme 2026/27: CGS22 Pre-Application Advice

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91deacd7-81f8-4e59-ba51-2061575accc4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £266,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £266,000 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FARMING AND WILDLIFE ADVISORY GROUP SOUTH WEST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80540000 - Environmental training services

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2026 at 10:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91deacd7-81f8-4e59-ba51-2061575accc4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91deacd7-81f8-4e59-ba51-2061575accc4
  15th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8bbcd10c-023f-4e0d-95b2-bdfb33e8f00c
  ETAFFAESW002 Call-off Contract Award Letter_Redacted

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