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title: "Update to the Ecosystem Services Valuation Database (ESVD)"
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# Update to the Ecosystem Services Valuation Database (ESVD)

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-01df582f-8bdb-410d-bbcc-d07f24237073

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns the update of the Ecosystem Services Valuation Database (ESVD) by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, a part of the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra). This service falls under the "Software package and information systems" industry category, with a contract value of £158,310. The procurement method is a direct single tender action, as the project is below the threshold. The tender period for submitting proposals ended on 24th May 2019, while the contract period commenced on 24th June 2019 and will conclude on 31st March 2020. This tender took place in London, England.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and environmental data systems, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their portfolio. Companies with expertise in environmental impact assessment tools and data management solutions will be well-positioned to compete successfully for future projects related to ecosystem services and environmental management.

## Notice

To update the existing Ecosystem Services Valuation database (developed through a Defra-funded project in 2010) with values from the last 8 years, enabling it to be used to more accurately estimate the environmental impacts of Defra's a) nature-focused international development programming, and b) domestic initiatives which impact upon the environment. 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c848220-1441-49db-930d-84337b3c45ec |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 24 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | 23 Jun 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £158,310 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £158,310 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FOUNDATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2019 at 09:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c848220-1441-49db-930d-84337b3c45ec

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c848220-1441-49db-930d-84337b3c45ec
  15th July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3e397e93-0bc3-45d3-b036-38f97b91f03b
  n/a

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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