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INS306-03 Nature Markets Review

OFFICE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

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11 Jul 2025 at 10:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Office for Environmental Protection, based in Worcester, UK, has completed the procurement process for the "INS306-03 Nature Markets Review." This initiative falls under the services category, specifically focusing on environmental services. The procurement utilised a limited competition method due to its below-threshold nature, with the process beginning on 9th July 2024 and concluding on 21st November 2025. The contract was awarded on 9th July 2024 to Economics for the Environment Consultancy Ltd, located in London. This tender aimed to develop a monitoring framework for nature markets, assess trends, and derive lessons for improving environmental offsetting schemes.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental services, particularly those interested in engaging with public authorities to drive developments in nature markets. Companies with expertise in environmental monitoring and consultancy could have found this tender particularly well-suited to their capabilities. The Office for Environmental Protection's focus on efficient nature market operations could foster growth opportunities for environmentally-oriented organisations, encouraging the development of innovative solutions that address barriers in the current market landscape.

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Notice Title

INS306-03 Nature Markets Review

Notice Description

The objectives of this work are to: Develop a monitoring framework and assess trends in performance metrics for key nature markets Gather perspectives from nature market participants and systematically appraise the barriers and enablers to nature markets operating efficiently and effectively Develop transferable lessons on how to make nature markets and wider environmental offsetting schemes efficient and effective, prioritising key issues and solutions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055d82
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039207-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£59,465 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
9 Jul 2024 - 21 Nov 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Contact Name
Stephen Ball
Contact Email
stephen.ball@theoep.org.uk
Contact Phone
07385952327

Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR5 2QT
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ECONOMICS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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