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RDE750 Understanding quality assurance methods of nature recovery projects

NATURAL ENGLAND

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29 Jan 2025 at 15:14

Summary of the contracting process

Natural England has awarded a contract for a research project titled "RDE750 Understanding quality assurance methods of nature recovery projects" to Eunomia Research & Consulting Ltd. This project falls under the "Research and development consultancy services" industry category, with activities spanning locations including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement process, which concluded on 21st January 2025, utilised a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract started on 28th January 2025 and will end on 30th March 2025, with a total contract value of £24,988.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those focusing on environmental and quality assurance projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to benefit from this procurement, given the project's focus and the procurement method. This contract allows businesses to contribute to important research on nature recovery, providing visibility and potential future collaborations within the government sector.

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Notice Title

RDE750 Understanding quality assurance methods of nature recovery projects

Notice Description

A research project to gain an understanding and analysis of different methods of nature recovery project quality assurance currently used and recommendations based on this analysis as to Defra's Arms Length Bodies roles in the project quality assurance space and how this may be applied

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9b831e0e-a7b5-4323-9ad7-b52e7f4b5dc0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2cdfc35-11cb-4eb0-9c6f-1cecdbf3e905
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
£24,988 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,988 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
28 Jan 2025 - 30 Mar 2025 1-6 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
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

EUNOMIA RESEARCH & CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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