---
title: "FCP: E.L.M Payment Rate Verification"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058688"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS"
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# FCP: E.L.M Payment Rate Verification

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058688

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## Summary

The public procurement contract, titled "FCP: E.L.M Payment Rate Verification," is managed by the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, a central government authority based in London. The scope of this contract involves the provision of services for E.L.M Payment Rate Verification across the United Kingdom. The procurement process followed an open procedure, and the award stage has been completed. Cumulus Consultants Ltd, an SME located in Gloucestershire, has been awarded the contract. The contract was signed on 10th November 2025, and it spans from 12th November 2025 to 11th November 2027, with options for two additional 12-month extensions, potentially extending the contract until 2nd November 2029.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those with expertise in agricultural systems and payment rate validations. It offers growth potential for SMEs that are capable of maintaining high standards of service delivery, as set out in the contract's performance metrics. The open procedure employed suggests a competitive procurement process, inviting businesses to tender their expertise in areas affecting farming and land systems. Companies with a strong understanding of ecological practices and farming systems in protected landscapes are especially well-suited to engage and benefit from this contract.

## Notice

This Contract between the Buyer and the Supplier is for the supply of Deliverables, being E.L.M Payment Rate Verification

### Lot Information

Lot 1: Payment rate development

Lot 1: Payment rate development * Completion of annual payment rate review rates (expected to be 1/3 of SFI Payment rates) every year for publication deadlines, subject to the authority's need. * Completion of payment rate price base reviews every three years or more often in the case of an exceptional price review. * The deliverables in this case will be updated payment recipes and data for points 1 and 2 respectively added to the payments rate calculator spreadsheet. * 10 working days to complete payment recipes. Deadlines set in agreement at time of issue of work package. * Payment recipes updated on the Live Spreadsheet for verification, upon completion of work package.

Renewal: Option to extend - 2x 12 month extensions

Lot 2: Payment rate verification

Lot 2: Payment rate verification * Completion of annual payment rate review rates (expected to be 1/3 of SFI Payment rates) every year for publication deadlines, subject to the authority's need. * The deliverables in this case will be a report on the accuracy of the payment rates developed including the accuracy of assumptions and data. * 10 working days to complete verification. Deadlines set in agreement at time of issue of work package. * Initial verification comments provided to the authority upon completion of work package. * Report compiling verification comments provided to the Authority following completion of large work packages. To be agreed at time of issue of work package.

Renewal: Option to extend - 2x 12 month extensions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074898-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Nov 2025 - 11 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | £999,999 |
| Awards value | £600,000 |
| Contracts value | £1,200,000 |

## 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | CUMULUS CONSULTANTS; THE ANDERSONS CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2025 at 15:56 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074898-2025
- 18 Nov 2025 at 15:22 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074861-2025
- 15 Oct 2025 at 09:42 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065489-2025
- 12 Aug 2025 at 15:47 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048179-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074898-2025
  18th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074861-2025
  18th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065489-2025
  15th October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048179-2025
  12th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-9529.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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