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NCF: Peatland Sector Capacity

DEFRA

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19 Aug 2023 at 14:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has awarded a contract for the NCF: Peatland Sector Capacity project to the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH). The project involves research to understand the peat restoration sector in England, focusing on capacity, barriers to increasing capacity, skills gap analysis, and training requirements. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period starts from 31st July 2023 and ends on 28th February 2025. Interested businesses should note the tender period ended on 21st April 2023, and the total contract value is £166,995.60.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in research and development consultancy services to contribute to the understanding and enhancement of the peat restoration sector in England. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete due to the suitability for SMEs indicated in the tender. Businesses located across different regions in the United Kingdom, including East Midlands, London, South East, and Yorkshire and the Humber, may find this contract geographically accessible. With the project focused on capacity building and skills analysis, businesses with expertise in environmental research and consultancy services are encouraged to participate.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NCF: Peatland Sector Capacity

Notice Description

Research is required to understand the makeup and capacity of the peat restoration sector in England and how it needs to change over time, considering both the Peat Partnerships that deliver the overall restoration projects and the contractor base that delivers the physical restoration. The research is made up of 5 work packages: Work Package 1: Sector demographics and capacity Work Package 2: Barriers to increasing capacity for existing organisations and businesses involved in peat restoration Work Package 3: Barriers to new entrants Work Package 4: Skills gap analysis and future pipeline of skilled workers Work Package 5: Scoping lowland peat restoration training requirements

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e9112c71-7504-4ee7-ba43-02416f8d85f2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18760ed8-80b8-43e0-a12e-fbd1e77aa199
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£166,995 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£166,995 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2023 - 28 Feb 2025 1-2 years
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
Contact Name
Catherine Hacker
Contact Email
catherine.hacker@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY (UKCEH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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