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title: "FCP: LEEP 3 - Mapping and Modelling Land Tenure Implications for Land Use Change"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ae48"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS"
published: "2025-10-13"
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# FCP: LEEP 3 - Mapping and Modelling Land Tenure Implications for Land Use Change

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ae48

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) for the project titled "FCP: LEEP 3 - Mapping and Modelling Land Tenure Implications for Land Use Change." This tender, categorised under social research services, focuses on providing detailed mapping and valuation of agricultural land tenure across Great Britain. Located in London, DEFRA finalised this contract utilising a direct procurement method below the threshold, and it was awarded to the University of Exeter. The contract, valued at £112,828 (gross amount of £135,393.6), commenced on 2nd October 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2027. This completed contract aligns with environmental objectives for the Environment Act Target and Net Zero.

This project offers considerable opportunities for businesses involved in social and environmental research services, especially those capable of delivering complex analytical and modelling solutions. Organisations seeking to expand their portfolio in government contracts within the environmental sector would find this tender beneficial, particularly those adept in developing innovative, data-driven insights into land use and tenure. Although this specific contract has been awarded, businesses with expertise in providing similar services to central government bodies like DEFRA could position themselves for future opportunities arising from evolving environmental and policy challenges.

## Notice

The project aims to support government in delivering land-based outcomes for the Environment Act Target and Net Zero, by developing the first comprehensive (and spatially explicit) mapping and valuation of agricultural land tenure across Great Britain. This information will help us to identify potential policy interventions and incentives which take various tenure agreements into account.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064771-2025 |
| 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 | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £112,828 |

## 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 | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 13 Oct 2025 at 12:49 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064771-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064771-2025
  13th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-6174

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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