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title: "Understanding Public Awareness & Behavioural Barriers to Invasive NNS campaigns"
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# Understanding Public Awareness & Behavioural Barriers to Invasive NNS campaigns

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dc416975-bab9-427c-bae1-fd9ab6467fc4

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## Summary

The procurement process for the project titled "Understanding Public Awareness & Behavioural Barriers to Invasive NNS campaigns" has been completed by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra). This contract, focused on social research services, falls under the industry category of Social research services (CPV code: 79315000). The procurement method involved a selective procedure via call-off from a framework agreement. Key geographical regions involved in this procurement included the United Kingdom and various international locations such as British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World. The tender period ended on 19th January 2026, and the contract was awarded on 22nd January 2026. The project is scheduled to run from 20th January 2026 to 29th May 2026, with a contract value of £50,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), particularly those specialising in behavioural analysis, social research, and public awareness campaigns. Businesses with experience in working with governmental bodies on environmental and behavioural initiatives would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future. The project's focus on behavioural barriers represents a growing area of interest and investment, promising both exposure and growth potential for suppliers equipped to deliver expert insights and innovative solutions in these fields.

## Notice

Understanding Public Awareness and Behavioural Barriers to Invasive Non-Native Species Campaigns

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bee35e27-0a18-441f-8795-977af9bffe0c |
| 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 | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 Jan 2026 - 29 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BEHAVIOURAL INSIGHTS TEAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2026 at 08:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bee35e27-0a18-441f-8795-977af9bffe0c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bee35e27-0a18-441f-8795-977af9bffe0c
  27th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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