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FCP Natural Environment Valuation Model (NEV): Phase 2 - assessing the deliverab

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

Buyer Address: Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street, London, UKI32, SW1P 4DF, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Lindy Macnamee

Contact Email: lindy.macnamee@defra.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
399760.0 GBP
Published
10 Sep 2025, 10:30
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
03 Sep 2025, 23:00
Contract End
31 Mar 2026, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
79315000 - Social research services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
University of Exeter
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

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

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Contract Title: Natural Environment Valuation Model (NEV): Phase 2 - assessing the deliverab

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