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Eco-metric approach to Growing Natural Capital Phase 3

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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20 Nov 2019 at 13:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Eco-metric approach to Growing Natural Capital Phase 3" was initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focusing on research and development services in the biodiversity industry. The contract, which is valued at £22,830, will take place within the United Kingdom, starting from 23rd September 2019 and concluding on 31st March 2020. The procurement method selected for this process is a direct one, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The award was officially announced on 20th November 2019 and is complete.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in environmental research, consultancy, and biodiversity services, allowing them to contribute to innovative projects focused on gaining wider environmental benefits. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, particularly those with expertise in experimental tool development and evaluation within ecological frameworks. Engaging in this project could foster business growth by expanding service offerings and enhancing visibility within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Eco-metric approach to Growing Natural Capital Phase 3

Notice Description

The Eco-metric Tool is designed to work in conjunction with the updated biodiversity metric 2.0 to secure wider benefits for people, places and nature from investment in biodiversity . It is biodiversity-led and will capture the wider goods and services delivered by biodiversity net gain, building on ambitions set out in the 25 Year Environment Plan. The Eco-metric is a research and development project, focusing on experimental development, drawing on existing knowledge gained from research and practical experience, directed to producing a new tool. The project is being undertaken in phases and phase 3 will focus on a detailed evaluation of pilots already undertaken and make consequent improvements to the Eco-metric tool. 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-ab9af228-a7b8-4bec-89dd-375208b736ac
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58f71fe4-0d04-4e72-b939-dda30f89c836
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£22,830 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,830 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 20196 years ago
Contract Period
22 Sep 2019 - 31 Mar 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
PETERBOROUGH
Postcode
PE1 1NG
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
Central
Westminster Constituency
Peterborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD

Further Information

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