---
title: "Administration of Rural Community Building Loan Fund 2025-28"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05156e"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS"
published: "2025-05-16"
---

# Administration of Rural Community Building Loan Fund 2025-28

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05156e

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## Summary

The latest procurement process by the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) concerns the "Administration of Rural Community Building Loan Fund 2025-28." This initiative falls under the services industry category and targets project management consultancy services. Based in London, the contracting process began with a direct procurement method, classified as below threshold without competition, potentially indicating a more streamlined process. As of 16th May 2025, the procurement stage is complete, with the contract already in effect from 13th May 2025, extending until 31st March 2028.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth within the consultancy sector, particularly for businesses skilled in project management for community-focused constructions. Although it was awarded directly to Action with Communities in Rural England, the project presents future opportunities for organisations that can support DEFRA's goals of enhancing community facilities. Firms with experience in rural development, infrastructure renovation, and strategic financial planning for community projects would align well with these objectives, paving the way for collaboration in upcoming initiatives.

## Notice

The Rural Community Buildings Loan Fund (RCBLF) is a principal source of funding for the building of new village halls. RCBLF helps community groups renovate, refurbish and construct buildings such as village halls, church halls and community centres. It also encourages communities to raise funds, knowing a loan could be available to help them meet their target and win funding from other sources.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022077-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND 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 | ACTION WITH COMMUNITIES IN RURAL ENGLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 May 2025 at 09:26 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022077-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022077-2025
  16th May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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