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Evaluating Natural England's "Priority Places" Initiative

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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19 Sep 2023 at 12:05

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19 Sep 2023 at 12:03

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19 Sep 2023 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs has recently awarded a contract for the project titled "Evaluating Natural England's 'Priority Places' Initiative" to ICF Consulting Services Limited. The procurement method used was selective, involving call-off from a framework agreement. The awarded contract has a value of £166,100 with a contract period starting from September 6, 2023, to March 31, 2024. The tender process concluded on August 18, 2023, and the contract period is set to commence on September 6, 2023, with delivery addresses in London, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the main category of services.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those in research and development consultancy services, to engage with the Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs. Companies that are well-suited to compete are those familiar with working on projects that involve exploring evidence requirements, planning and delivery, and community engagement towards a shared vision. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate due to the suitability criteria specified in the tender documentation.

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Notice Title

Evaluating Natural England's "Priority Places" Initiative

Notice Description

This exploratory evaluation is designed to provide Natural England with a better understanding of the evidence requirements required to support effective planning and delivery in priority places, an understanding of best practice in working with local partners and communities towards a shared vision, including structural and financial considerations, and ways of understanding the impact our work in priority places will deliver in the future.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8acbfe5c-e0ae-4469-a2d0-8dcaffdff6f4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£166,100 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
5 Sep 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
Emily Hayes
Contact Email
network.procurement@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ICF CONSULTING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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