---
title: "NMI: GF Centre of Excellence & NM Standards Adoption"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a572"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS"
published: "2026-05-27"
---

# NMI: GF Centre of Excellence & NM Standards Adoption

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a572

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) is planning a procurement process titled "NMI: GF Centre of Excellence & NM Standards Adoption". This initiative aims to find a delivery partner to establish and manage a national Centre of Excellence designed to fortify the UK's nature markets over a three-year term. The procurement is situated in London, located at the Seacole Building on 2 Marsham Street. Encompassing the financial consultancy services category, it operates under an open procurement method, targeted above threshold, and includes an open procedure. The contract period is expected to start on 28th September 2026 and run until 30th March 2029, with a possibility for renewal. Future notices will be communicated by 1st June 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in financial consultancy services, especially those possessing expertise in environmental sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this project particularly suited to their capabilities, offering a platform to engage in governmental contracts, facilitating business growth through association with central government initiatives. Participating businesses stand to benefit from long-term collaboration with DEFRA, broadening their scope and impact within the burgeoning nature markets of the UK. This could lead to increased exposure and reputational enhancement by contributing to a nationally recognised project.

## Notice

The tender seeks a delivery partner to design, deliver, and operate a national Centre of Excellence that strengthens the UK's nature markets over a three-year period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049482-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Sep 2026 - 30 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 May 2026 at 10:11 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049482-2026
- 27 May 2026 at 08:45 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049402-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049482-2026
  27th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049402-2026
  27th May 2026 - Pipeline 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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