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ODA BPF OCEAN Grants Programme (Grant Administrator)

DEFRA

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03 Oct 2023 at 07:27

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has awarded the ODA BPF OCEAN Grants Programme (Grant Administrator) contract valued at £7,962,497.24 to NIRAS Group (UK). The contract is for administration services related to the Blue Planet Fund Ocean Community Empowerment and Nature grants programme. The procurement method used was a selective Restricted procedure, with the tender period ending on 14th March 2023. The contract period is from 4th September 2023 to 31st March 2029, providing details of specific spend amounts for different terms.

This contract opportunity could be suitable for businesses offering administration services who can work with variable cost elements. The contract offers revenue potential of up to £7,962,497.24 over the term specified. Businesses with experience in managing grants programmes and a focus on nature conservation could find this tender particularly relevant. The contract provides opportunities for growth through long-term engagement, with the potential for extension beyond the initial term.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ODA BPF OCEAN Grants Programme (Grant Administrator)

Notice Description

Defra ODA grants programme administrator for the Blue Planet Fund Ocean Community Empowerment and Nature grants programme. The awarding value of up to PS7,962,497.24 is comprised of the following three elements. The value is estimated based on forecasting variable cost elements so precise statements of spend cannot be made: i. PS1,500,822.67 relating to the primary term (to March 2025); ii. PS2,480,425.95. relating to any potential extension (April 2025 - March 2029); and iii. PS3,981,248.62 relating to the potential 100% additional capacity that can be used for this or other program requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3a987ba3-691d-4b19-938b-dfd23f52a78d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7e0010f-5248-4485-85ac-efc6d1345d7b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75100000 - Administration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,962,497 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,962,497 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
3 Sep 2023 - 31 Mar 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA
Contact Name
Emily Turner
Contact Email
emily.turner@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PETERBOROUGH
Postcode
PE2 8YY
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH41 Peterborough
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
Fletton and Stanground
Westminster Constituency
North West Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NIRAS GROUP (UK

Further Information

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