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ODA BPF OCEAN Grants Programme (Grant Administrator)

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Award

02 Oct 2023 at 15:24

Tender

16 Dec 2022 at 15:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Defra Network eTendering Portal has awarded a contract for the ODA BPF OCEAN Grants Programme (Grant Administrator) to NIRAS Group (UK). The total award value is approximately £7,962,497.24, distributed across different elements until March 2029. The contracting process involved a selective procurement method with a restricted procedure. The award was signed on 6th March 2023.

This tender opportunity for the Blue Planet Fund Ocean grants programme presents significant growth potential for businesses offering administration services. Companies well-suited to compete would be those with experience in grant administration and service provision. The contract offers opportunities for business expansion over the primary term and potential extensions until 2029. Interested businesses should consider the technical quality and pricing criteria outlined in the tender for optimal competitiveness.

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Notice Title

ODA BPF OCEAN Grants Programme (Grant Administrator)

Notice Description

Defra ODA grants programme administrator for the Blue Planet Fund Ocean Community Empowerment and Nature grants programme.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Defra ODA grants programme administrator for the Blue Planet Fund Ocean Community Empowerment and Nature grants programme.

The awarding value of up to PS7,962,497.24 is comprised of the following three elements. The value is estimated based on forecasting variable cost elements so precise statements of spend cannot be made:
i. PS1,500,822.67 relating to the primary term (to March 2025);
ii. PS2,480,425.95. relating to any potential extension (April 2025 - March 2029); and
iii. PS3,981,248.62 relating to the potential 100% additional capacity that can be used for this or other program requirements. Additional information: The awarding value of up to PS7,962,497.24 is comprised of the following three elements. The value is estimated based on forecasting variable cost elements so precise statements of spend cannot be made:
i. PS1,500,822.67 relating to the primary term (to March 2025);
ii. PS2,480,425.95. relating to any potential extension (April 2025 - March 2029); and
iii. PS3,981,248.62 relating to the potential 100% additional capacity that can be used for this or other program requirements.

Options: The awarding value of up to PS7,962,497.24 is comprised of the following three elements. The value is estimated based on forecasting variable cost elements so precise statements of spend cannot be made:
i. PS1,500,822.67 relating to the primary term (to March 2025);
ii. PS2,480,425.95. relating to any potential extension (April 2025 - March 2029); and
iii. PS3,981,248.62 relating to the potential 100% additional capacity that can be used for this or other program requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03921b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029020-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75100000 - Administration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£7,962,497 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
18 Jun 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Emily Turner
Contact Email
emily.turner@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3459335577

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

NIRAS GROUP (UK

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