Scope
Reference
C29599
Description
Natural Environment Valuation Model (NEV): Phase 2 - assessing the deliverability of environmental objectives for farming under different scenarios Defra requires an R&D piece of work using a unique modelling tool developed by the supplier, that is capable of modelling the natural environment and farmer decisions, optimising policy pathways for the delivery of government targets and can do so spatially, temporally and rapidly. Phase 2 will seek to define optimal design for the delivery of nature while maximising delivery of water quality, air quality, and carbon objectives
Contract 3. Natural Environment Valuation Model (NEV): Phase 2 - assessing the deliverab
Supplier
Contract value
- £399,760 excluding VAT
- £499,700 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
3 September 2025
Contract dates
- 4 September 2025 to 31 March 2026
- Possible extension to 30 September 2026
- 1 year, 27 days
Description of possible extension:
Possible 6-month extension
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Possible 6 month extension
CPV classifications
- 79315000 - Social research services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Key performance indicators
| Name | Description | Reporting frequency |
|---|---|---|
| KPIs and outputs | 1: Assessment of outcome-based esmo delivery with additional ecosystem services including updated UCL biodiversity model 2: Phase 1 App with addition of all ES currently modelled 3: Summary report 4:... |
3 months |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
Direct award justification is due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required. Technical expertise required from the supplier using a unique modelling tool they have developed.
Supplier
University of Exeter
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZYG-2396-XCRZ
Northcote House, The Queen's Drive
Exeter
EX4 4QJ
United Kingdom
Email: c.e.cole@exeter.ac.uk
Website: http://www.exeter.ac.uk
Region: UKK43 - Devon CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 3. Natural Environment Valuation Model (NEV): Phase 2 - assessing the deliverab
Contracting authority
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNBD-3289-CDGX
Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
Contact name: Lindy Macnamee
Email: lindy.macnamee@defra.gov.uk
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government