---
title: "VFU041-GEN - Long term improvement in environmental data for food"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066664"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WASTE & RESOURCES ACTION PROGRAMME"
published: "2026-03-10"
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# VFU041-GEN - Long term improvement in environmental data for food

Buyer: WASTE & RESOURCES ACTION PROGRAMME  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066664

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## Summary

The Waste & Resources Action Programme has completed its procurement process for the contract titled "VFU041-GEN - Long term improvement in environmental data for food," focusing on technical support and consultancy services in the UKJ14 region, United Kingdom. The procurement reached the award stage with the contract due to commence on April 1, 2026, and conclude on July 1, 2027. The tender utilised a direct award method, rationalised by the unique position of Oxford University, the awardee, who are custodians of the HESTIA database. This procurement process aligns with industry classifications such as technical and consultancy services, underlining its significance in the services category.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses skilled in technical support and consultancy within the environmental data sector. Although a direct award has been made due to the specific expertise required, businesses in similar fields should note potential collaborations or subcontracting opportunities, especially those involved in technical services or analysis. Businesses equipped with unique intellectual property, technical skills, or exclusive rights might find such tenders a strategic avenue for growth and collaboration, particularly within academia or public sector partnerships.

## Notice

University of Oxford are uniquely positioned to deliver this work because the requirement is to generate data that directly fills gaps in the HESTIA database. As the owner and custodian of this database, Oxford hold the technical expertise, infrastructure, and rights necessary to ensure consistency, accuracy, and integration of the new data. No reasonable alternative provider could undertake this work without access to the database, making a direct award the only viable option.

### Procurement Information

Oxford University are uniquely positioned to deliver this work because the requirement is to generate data that directly fills gaps in the HESTIA database. As the owner and custodian of this database, Oxford hold the technical expertise, infrastructure, and rights necessary to ensure consistency, accuracy, and integration of the new data. No reasonable alternative provider could undertake this work without access to the database, making a direct award the only viable option.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021360-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 1 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £696,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WASTE & RESOURCES ACTION PROGRAMME |
| Locality | BANBURY |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX16 5BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Cherwell |
| Electoral ward | Banbury Cross and Neithrop |
| Westminster constituency | Banbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OXFORD UNIVERSITY TRADING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356300 - Technical support services
- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2026 at 14:15 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021360-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021360-2026
  10th March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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