---
title: "FCP - Strategic Modelling Partner"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0669e3"
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published: "2026-04-09"
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# FCP - Strategic Modelling Partner

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0669e3

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), located at the Seacole Building in London, has completed the procurement process for a project titled "FCP - Strategic Modelling Partner." This tender falls under the services category, specifically data management services, and is part of the overarching goal of enhancing the ELM (Environmental Land Management) science strategy. The procurement was carried out using a direct award method, which is justified due to its continuation from previous tasks under an established contract. The contract, valued at £480,000 gross, spans from 1st April 2026 to 30th September 2026 and has been awarded to Gutteridge Haskins & Davey Limited, a large-scale supplier based in Chester.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale firms with expertise in data management services and strategic modelling capabilities. Businesses capable of contributing to the understanding and implementation of ELM schemes, or those with a focus on social, natural sciences, and economics, may find such contracts particularly beneficial. Additionally, companies adept in managing complex, multi-disciplinary projects and aiding government policy through strategic insights are well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts. Engaging in this contract not only brings financial gain but also offers the chance to influence key policy decisions through evidence-based insights.

## Notice

The Modelling Strategy is a core product of ELM science and evidence, it joins together insights from across social science, natural science and economics with policy priorities to fully understand the detailed impact of ELM scheme design.

### Procurement Information

This is follow-up work to initial tasks carried out under an existing contract, which was procured through open competition. GHD hold the necessary skills to take this work to it's next stage where we are able to run an open competition.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032245-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £320,000 |
| Contracts value | £400,000 |

## 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 |
| 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 | GUTTERIDGE HASKINS & DAVEY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72322000 - Data management services

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2026 at 10:08 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032245-2026
- 13 Mar 2026 at 13:52 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023009-2026
- 13 Mar 2026 at 13:45 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023004-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032245-2026
  9th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023009-2026
  13th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023004-2026
  13th March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14545

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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