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title: "FCP Natural Environment Valuation Model (NEV): Phase 2 - assessing the deliverab"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055dcd"
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# FCP Natural Environment Valuation Model (NEV): Phase 2 - assessing the deliverab

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055dcd

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has awarded a contract titled "FCP Natural Environment Valuation Model (NEV): Phase 2 - assessing the deliverability of environmental objectives" to the University of Exeter. This contract focuses on advancing research aimed at optimising environmental objectives for farming under varied scenarios, using a unique modelling tool developed by the supplier. The project is concentrated within the services category and is recognised under the classification of social research services. The procurement was carried out through a direct award method, citing technical reasons for selecting a sole supplier. The contract commenced on 4th September 2025 and is anticipated to conclude by 31st March 2026, with potential extensions reaching a maximum extent date of 30th September 2026, covering regions throughout the UK.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses engaged in environmental research and modelling, particularly those with expertise in developing and utilising advanced decision-making tools for environmental management. The project seeks to leverage unique capabilities in spatial-temporal modelling to deliver strategic insights for policy optimisation. Companies with proficiencies in environmental consultancy, policy advisory, and research and development might find this contract particularly appealing, aligning with current governmental priorities in sustainability and environmental performance enhancement. Access to such government contracts could facilitate further growth by expanding their portfolio of governmental projects and enhancing their reputation in the public sector.

## Notice

Natural Environment Valuation Model (NEV): Phase 2 - assessing the deliverability of environmental objectives for farming under different scenarios Defra requires an R&D piece of work using a unique modelling tool developed by the supplier, that is capable of modelling the natural environment and farmer decisions, optimising policy pathways for the delivery of government targets and can do so spatially, temporally and rapidly. Phase 2 will seek to define optimal design for the delivery of nature while maximising delivery of water quality, air quality, and carbon objectives

### Procurement Information

Direct award justification is due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required. Technical expertise required from the supplier using a unique modelling tool they have developed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055303-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £399,760 |
| Contracts value | £399,760 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active, Pending |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2025 at 10:30 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055303-2025
- 10 Sep 2025 at 10:29 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055301-2025
- 15 Jul 2025 at 10:31 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039879-2025
- 11 Jul 2025 at 13:50 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039342-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055303-2025
  10th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055301-2025
  10th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039879-2025
  15th July 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039342-2025
  11th July 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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