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title: "Scoping a Method to Estimate England's Spend on Natural Capital RDE863"
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# Scoping a Method to Estimate England's Spend on Natural Capital RDE863

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d372fc87-aef9-4534-a196-52539aa24754

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs recently concluded a procurement process for a project titled "Scoping a Method to Estimate England's Spend on Natural Capital RDE863". This award phase marks the end of a selective procurement process via a call-off from a framework agreement, focusing on research and development consultancy services. ICF Consulting Services Limited has been appointed as the supplier for this project. The contract commenced on 5th September 2025 and will run until 16th March 2026, with a contract value of approximately £84,142.09. The procurement is situated in London, United Kingdom, covering a wide range of delivery locations including the UK and several international territories.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services, especially those experienced in environmental and economic assessments. Since the procurement was open to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), it presents an accessible opportunity for a diverse range of businesses. Companies adept at developing methodologies for natural capital estimation and those with a strong track record in public sector projects would find this contract particularly advantageous for expanding their portfolio and gaining a foothold in government procurement.

## Notice

The overall purpose of the project is to scope the feasibility, design and value of a repeatable methodology to estimate what is spent by the public, and potentially private, sectors to maintain and improve natural capital in England, aligning with the UK Natural Capital Accounts.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17af1d00-954c-4ad0-9d66-39193aa9d672 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 4 Sep 2025 - 16 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £81,142 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £84,142 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ICF CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Sep 2025 at 13:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17af1d00-954c-4ad0-9d66-39193aa9d672

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17af1d00-954c-4ad0-9d66-39193aa9d672
  30th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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