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title: "Ecological Survey for the Groundwater Dependent Terrestrial Ecosystem (GWDTE) ne"
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# Ecological Survey for the Groundwater Dependent Terrestrial Ecosystem (GWDTE) ne

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b5973ba2-f5e5-4e17-b948-3f64e0418fdf

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Ecological Survey for the Groundwater Dependent Terrestrial Ecosystem (GWDTE)" is managed by DEFRA, located in London (postal code SW1P 3HX), United Kingdom. This project has moved to the award stage, having been awarded to Jeremy Benn Associates Limited (t/a JBA Consulting). The procurement process followed a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender, classified under the CPV code 79311000 for survey services, was aimed at developing England's GWDTE network. Field surveys are to be conducted at 35 sites between mid-May 2025 and early October 2025, with project completion set for 27 March 2026. The contract, valued at GBP 89,944.86, outlines a start date of 3 June 2025 and an end date of 31 March 2026.

This tender highlights opportunities for businesses specialising in ecological surveys and environmental consultancy, particularly those with experience in managing national surveillance programmes and employing robust sampling designs. Although not explicitly structured for SMEs or VCSEs, the procurement could offer growth potential for businesses capable of delivering specialised survey services. Companies seeking to expand their market presence within the UK’s environmental sector, particularly in public sector contracts that support ecological and terrestrial ecosystem assessments, would find this an advantageous opportunity.

## Notice

The NCEA has identified the need for a national surveillance programme for groundwater dependent terrestrial ecosystems (GWDTE) that is supported by an appropriate sampling design and enables a robust assessment of England's environment using a national capital approach. This project will support the implementation of the NCEA Groundwater Dependent Terrestrial Ecosystem (GWDTEs) network. The aim of this project is to undertake ecological surveys at 35 GWDTE sites between mid-May 2025 and early October 2025, with a final project completion date of 27th March 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8c8c084-acec-49a3-b11e-c164fdafd9ef |
| 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 | 22 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £89,944 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £89,944 |
| 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 | DEFRA |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3HX |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JEREMY BENN ASSOCIATES LIMITED (T/A JBA CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79311000 - Survey services

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2025 at 10:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8c8c084-acec-49a3-b11e-c164fdafd9ef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8c8c084-acec-49a3-b11e-c164fdafd9ef
  22nd August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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