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title: "GF: NMU Design Consultancy"
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# GF: NMU Design Consultancy

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060d9e

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to a contract awarded by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), a central government entity located in London, UK. This contract, titled "GF: NMU Design Consultancy," falls under the services category, specifically financial consultancy services. This procurement involves the provision of a Gap Analysis Report regarding a new Nature Markets Unit. Initiated through a direct procurement method below the threshold and without competition, the process has been completed, with the contract period spanning from 27 January 2026 to 25 March 2026. The award, active from the date of signing on 26 January 2026, has a total value of £28,826.92.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the environmental consultancy or financial services sector, particularly those focusing on policy innovation and market analyses. The contract was awarded to the Environmental Policy Innovation Center, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in the United States, showcasing that not only UK-based companies can compete. Companies that are capable of delivering specialised consultancy services and innovative policy solutions, including SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), will find similar contracts beneficial for expanding their portfolios, enhancing growth, and showcasing their expertise in environmental and financial consultancy services at governmental levels.

## Notice

NMU Design Consultancy provided by EPIC to deliver a Gap Analysis Report on the status of a new Nature Markets Unit.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010278-2026 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Jan 2026 - 25 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,826 |
| Contracts value | £28,826 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Additional buyers | 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 | ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY INNOVATION CENTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2026 at 09:52 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010278-2026
- 27 Jan 2026 at 14:22 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007147-2026
- 23 Jan 2026 at 15:35 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006308-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010278-2026
  5th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007147-2026
  27th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006308-2026
  23rd January 2026 - 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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