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title: "FCP: NEIRF Round 3 - Community of Practice STA"
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# FCP: NEIRF Round 3 - Community of Practice STA

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0185efa8-a816-481d-89e8-a158470e2ead

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has completed a procurement process for the "FCP: NEIRF Round 3 - Community of Practice STA" contract, focused on research and development consultancy services. The procurement method used is a direct single tender action below the threshold. The contract, with a value of £80,000, was awarded on the 19th of September 2024, to Ecosystems Knowledge Network, and covers multiple regions throughout the United Kingdom, including London and various regions such as the East Midlands and Yorkshire and the Humber. The contract period runs from the 23rd of September 2024 to the 31st of March 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in research and development consultancy. The direct nature of the procurement method suggests a targeted approach, ideal for businesses already proficient in delivering similar services within the specified regions. Businesses in the environmental consultancy sector stand to benefit greatly from this contract, not only through financial gain but also by bolstering their portfolio with a high-profile client like Defra.

## Notice

FCP: NEIRF Round 3 - Community of Practice STA

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4659ba15-e29d-4f86-84a0-17ecc5c286f4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 22 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ECOSYSTEMS KNOWLEDGE NETWORK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2024 at 15:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4659ba15-e29d-4f86-84a0-17ecc5c286f4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4659ba15-e29d-4f86-84a0-17ecc5c286f4
  24th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/96e3a825-a30a-4c06-8f50-3fa989f0999f
  C26362_FCP_NEIRF_Round_3_Community_of_Practice_Contract_Final_Redacted

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