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title: "NCF R&D Trees Symposium - Trees and Forestry Conference: Research-Practice Exchange."
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# NCF R&D Trees Symposium - Trees and Forestry Conference: Research-Practice Exchange.

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d847

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## Summary

The procurement process was led by the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) for a project titled "NCF R&D Trees Symposium - Trees and Forestry Conference: Research-Practice Exchange." This initiative aimed to showcase the research from the Nature for Climate Fund and the UKRI Future of UK Treescapes programme, culminating in a symposium in autumn 2025. The contract was awarded to the University of Gloucestershire, located in Cheltenham, to organise and deliver this event. The procurement was executed as a direct contract without competition, valued at £76,767. The event targeted government policymakers and other stakeholders, with key dates from mid-November to the end of November 2025. The procurement stage reached completion as of late November 2025 and involved research and development services within the public authority-central government industry category.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research, event organisation, and consultation services, particularly those with experience in environmental sciences and government-related projects. Companies, especially SMEs, that specialise in organising large-scale conferences and have the capability to engage high-level stakeholders would find this contract appealing. The focus on research and development offers avenues for organisations eager to align with government policies and contribute to the UK's environmental objectives. The partnership with a leading university underlines the importance of collaboration between academic institutions and government bodies, providing a platform for knowledge exchange and business growth in the forestry and climate conservation sectors.

## Notice

Both Defra's Nature for Climate Fund and the UKRI Future of UK Treescapes programme complete in 2025. The aim is to host a join symposium in the autumn of 2025 to showcase the research undertaken across both programmes. The target audience will be government policy makers and other end users of the research. The objective of this contract is to pay Gloucester University for the organisation and delivery of a R&D symposium in autumn 2025, in collaboration with the organising committee, consisting of representatives from Defra Trees team, Defra tree health team, the Centre for Forest Protection, Forest Research and the Treescapes Ambassador team.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076414-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Nov 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £76,767 |
| Contracts value | £76,767 |

## 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | THE UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE; UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Nov 2025 at 12:03 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076414-2025
- 31 Oct 2025 at 16:02 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070217-2025
- 31 Oct 2025 at 15:35 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070189-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076414-2025
  24th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070217-2025
  31st October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070189-2025
  31st 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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