Award

ODA - GCBC - Nature Transition Support Programme - Phase 2: Country Assessments

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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Award

29 Dec 2023 at 10:31

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28 Dec 2023 at 14:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has awarded a contract for the Nature Transition Support Programme to WCMC. The procurement process used a selective procurement method with an Accelerated Competitive procedure with negotiation. The contract, valued at £3,500,000, started on December 1, 2023, and will last until March 31, 2025. The tender period ended on November 30, 2023.

This procurement opens up opportunities for businesses in the research and development services industry, specifically those providing consultancy services. The award is beneficial for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) seeking to engage in accelerated competitive procedures. WCMC successfully secured the contract, making this a competitive space for similar organisations looking to participate in projects focusing on nature transition support.

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Notice Title

ODA - GCBC - Nature Transition Support Programme - Phase 2: Country Assessments

Notice Description

Award of a contract for the purpose of research and development. The full nature of the activity to be undertaken is described in the accompanying redacted contract; the specification of requirement is set out on pages 78 - 97.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3915f40d-6da2-4f0b-af26-626758d5f54d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36213988-364f-4b37-a963-677caefa97c5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Accelerated Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 1-2 years
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 AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS11 9AT
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Beeston & Holbeck
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WCMC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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