---
title: "Target and cost-based biodiversity valuation: scoping and feasibility study"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05cc24"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS"
published: "2025-11-04"
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# Target and cost-based biodiversity valuation: scoping and feasibility study

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05cc24

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## Summary

The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), located in London, has completed a contract titled "Target and cost-based biodiversity valuation: scoping and feasibility study" under the industry category of Environmental services. The procurement stage for this contract is the Award stage, with a contract status marked as active from 4th November 2025 to 31st March 2026. This procurement occurred through a direct method, classified as "Below threshold - without competition," and was awarded to the University of Exeter, a large, voluntary community social enterprise (VCSE). The procurement aligns with DEFRA's mission in the public authority - central government industry sector, focusing on developing initiatives for biodiversity valuation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the environmental services sector, especially those specialising in biodiversity evaluation and research that can innovate within the parameters of public policy. The focus on developing metrics for biodiversity valuation through DEFRA's initiatives demands expertise in handling complex ecological data, making this suitable for businesses with a strong background in environmental consultancy and academic institutions with active research departments. Engaging in such government-led initiatives not only positions participating businesses as key contributors to national environmental goals but also enhances their portfolio with cutting-edge projects that can be leveraged for similar future opportunities.

## Notice

a Farming and Countryside programme for Target and cost-based biodiversity valuation: scoping and feasibility study

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070653-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 4 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £102,499 |
| Contracts value | £102,449 |

## 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

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2025 at 08:28 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070653-2025
- 14 Oct 2025 at 10:53 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065117-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070653-2025
  4th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065117-2025
  14th October 2025 - Transparency 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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