---
title: "FEW1537 - Leicester Urban NFM project"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05877d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-10"
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# FEW1537 - Leicester Urban NFM project

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05877d

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## Summary

The Leicester City Council, in collaboration with The Trent Rivers Trust, has successfully concluded the procurement process for the Leicester Urban Natural Flood Management (NFM) project. The tender was awarded through a direct procurement method, citing the unique availability of services as a key rationale. The project falls within the services category of agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services, with a focus on urban flood management in Leicester, UK. The contract, valued at £442,506, commenced on 1st September 2025 and is expected to run until 31st March 2027. The project aims to integrate NFM measures within urban river systems and was officially awarded on 10th September 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental management and flood control, particularly in urban settings. Companies with a track record in natural resource management, civil engineering, and urban planning would find this project well-suited to their skill sets. The ability to navigate and implement complex environmental projects, engage with diverse urban communities, and offer innovative solutions are essential for businesses looking to benefit from similar future contracts. The procurement's direct award process also highlights the importance of having unique or specialised skills that can set a business apart in a competitive landscape.

## Notice

A joint bid between leicester City Council and the Trent Rivers trust was submitted to the Environment Agency for the Leicester Urban NFM project to be included in the Natural Flood Management Programme. The bid was successful and both organisation received a grand.

### Procurement Information

Exemption - Goods, Services or Works which are available only as proprietary or patented articles; Services or Works from one Contractor for which there is no reasonably satisfactory alternative

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055457-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| 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 | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £442,506 |
| Contracts value | £442,506 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 1FZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE TRENT RIVERS TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2025 at 14:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055457-2025
- 14 Aug 2025 at 11:35 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048728-2025
- 14 Aug 2025 at 07:34 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048587-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055457-2025
  10th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048728-2025
  14th August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048587-2025
  14th August 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.leicester.gov.uk
- https://www.trentriverstrust.org/

## Provenance

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