Award

The risk and uncertainty associated with participation in green finance markets

NATURAL ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 9 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

03 Jul 2025 at 11:19

Award

20 Dec 2023 at 13:34

TenderAmendment

04 Aug 2023 at 14:49

TenderAmendment

03 Aug 2023 at 08:35

TenderAmendment

02 Aug 2023 at 10:27

TenderAmendment

01 Aug 2023 at 08:26

TenderAmendment

27 Jul 2023 at 09:49

TenderAmendment

25 Jul 2023 at 10:57

Tender

20 Jul 2023 at 14:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "The risk and uncertainty associated with participation in green finance markets" involves Natural England, a public body based in Nottingham, England. The tender falls under the research services industry category and was conducted through an open procedure, targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The contract, valued at £33,333, commenced on 6th September 2023 and is set to conclude by 31st March 2024. The award notice was published on 20th December 2023, marking the latest update in the process.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those focused on environmental and agricultural sectors. By participating in this market, firms can expand their portfolio in the burgeoning field of green finance. The contract's scope to explore risk management strategies in this area is particularly suitable for businesses with expertise in market analysis and management consulting. The open procurement method ensures a competitive platform for SMEs and VCSEs looking to establish or enhance their presence in the green finance sector.

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Notice Title

The risk and uncertainty associated with participation in green finance markets

Notice Description

This research aims to understand the factors driving farmers/land managers decisions to participate in green finance markets. Specifically, to identify the risk-relieving strategies that farmers/land managers employ to mitigate against market uncertainty and which critically, enables them to engage with green finance. Additional information: To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached. Your response must be sent to stephen.jones@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on 23rd August 2023. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to stephen.jones@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-93f452ed-2be0-43cb-a9cf-819065bc74e8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93aed20d-a504-4615-a9fa-5af53534b3b9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£33,333 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,179 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 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
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 4LA
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FERA SCIENCE

Further Information

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