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Understanding what works and supporting provision of nature-based therapeutic interventions for people with an identifiable mental illness

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Award

19 Mar 2019 at 13:53

Award Notice
Tender

27 Nov 2018 at 14:43

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focusing on a project titled "Understanding what works and supporting provision of nature-based therapeutic interventions for people with an identifiable mental illness." This initiative falls within the research and development consultancy services category and is aimed at enhancing the provision of nature-based therapies for mental health. The tender period concluded on 4th January 2019, with a contract awarded on 6th February 2019, starting from 11th February 2019 and running until 10th February 2020. This ongoing contract is noteworthy as it represents an open procurement method under the open procedure (below threshold) classification, covering delivery to locations including the United Kingdom and beyond.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research consultancy, economic research, and social research services to contribute to mental health advancements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find their capabilities especially relevant, as the project aims to foster effective nature-based therapeutic interventions. Engaging with this research project could enable these organisations to leverage their expertise in delivering impactful mental health solutions, potentially leading to further business growth and community support.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Understanding what works and supporting provision of nature-based therapeutic interventions for people with an identifiable mental illness

Notice Description

This research aims to deliver greater understanding and insight to support effective delivery of nature-based therapeutic interventions for people with mental illness. This research will review available evidence and existing practice to identify effective interventions and practice in the provision of nature-based mental health therapies. The project aims to deepen our understanding of what works, for whom, in what circumstances, and why, and identify the kind of interventions and delivery models that demonstrate the greatest benefits. The research should examine the barriers and challenges to the effective provision of nature-based therapeutic interventions and provide recommendations for how these could be overcome. The project should seek to inform and support current and future provision of nature-based mental health therapies; how these could be planned, delivered and promoted further in practice. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. "

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9f752092-dfe4-4707-975e-62fba43365b7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b56f020e-60be-461a-bd37-f119d98711b4
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

79311400 - Economic research services

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,666 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£160,666 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20197 years ago
Contract Period
11 Feb 2019 - 10 Feb 2020 6-12 months
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 NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
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

Further Information

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