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Updating & developing the Outdoor Recreation Valuation Tool (ORVal)

DEFRA

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20 Oct 2023 at 07:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has awarded a contract to the University of Exeter for the project titled "Updating & developing the Outdoor Recreation Valuation Tool (ORVal)" in the research and development services and related consultancy services category. The procurement method used was a direct approach through a single tender action (below threshold). The contract period is from September 1, 2023, to August 31, 2024, with a total award value of £94,557.34. The tender process concluded on August 1, 2023.

This procurement opportunity by DEFRA for the ORVal project presents a chance for service providers in the research and development sector to engage with a substantial government contract. Businesses offering specialized consultancy services may find this tender particularly suitable for demonstrating their expertise. The contract duration provides a stable revenue stream for the selected supplier, University of Exeter, and showcases the potential for similar institutions to compete in future procurement exercises facilitated by DEFRA.

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Notice Title

Updating & developing the Outdoor Recreation Valuation Tool (ORVal)

Notice Description

Updating & developing the Outdoor Recreation Valuation Tool (ORVal)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5fed114d-1588-4e57-93c1-83aaa7238253
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6bb94b0-7c35-4265-b5d5-592938636161
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£94,557 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2024 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
DEFRA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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