--- title: "MHCLG; Research - Thames Estuary Natural Capital Analysis - Contract" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0adf78c3-9853-4298-a89a-5b355a3e284b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0adf78c3-9853-4298-a89a-5b355a3e284b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0adf78c3-9853-4298-a89a-5b355a3e284b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0adf78c3-9853-4298-a89a-5b355a3e284b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT" published: "2019-11-27" --- # MHCLG; Research - Thames Estuary Natural Capital Analysis - Contract Buyer: MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0adf78c3-9853-4298-a89a-5b355a3e284b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0adf78c3-9853-4298-a89a-5b355a3e284b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0adf78c3-9853-4298-a89a-5b355a3e284b.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) seeking research services for the "Thames Estuary Natural Capital Analysis" project. This open procurement, classified under the CPV code for research services, aims to assess the socio-economic value of the Thames Estuary's natural capital. The contract, valued at £41,600, has been awarded to JBA Consulting, with the contract period running from 4th November 2019 to 14th February 2020. The tender was opened until 18th October 2019, with services required to be delivered in the South East of England. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the research and consultancy sector, particularly those specialising in environmental studies and economic analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to explore similar contracts, as they can play a significant role in providing the essential insights and recommendations that MHCLG seeks to enhance natural capital in the Thames Estuary region. ## Notice This contract has already been awarded and is published for transparency purposes. Contract for the provision of research services to: i) Undertake an analysis of the Thames Estuary's natural capital to assess and evaluate socio-economic value and have a better understanding of the area's environment. ii) Based on the findings of the analysis, work with MHCLG and local partners to produce effective recommendations, on how best to achieve net gains in the area's natural capital. iii) Present the analysis and key recommendations in a report. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government's job is to create great places to live and work, and to give more power to local people to shape what happens in their area. This was an open procurement via contracts Finder. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8db28c84-04c9-48b2-94aa-b94858f38d67 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Nov 2019 | | Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 1 Nov 2019 | | Contract period | 4 Nov 2019 - 14 Feb 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £41,600 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £41,600 | | 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 | MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 4DF | | 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 | TLJ South East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | JBA CONSULTING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services - 79311400 - Economic research services ## Release History - 27 Nov 2019 at 16:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8db28c84-04c9-48b2-94aa-b94858f38d67 - 27 Sep 2019 at 18:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d564e1c3-33be-4d24-ba7a-4a42829df7c3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8db28c84-04c9-48b2-94aa-b94858f38d67 27th November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d564e1c3-33be-4d24-ba7a-4a42829df7c3 27th September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/06f237e3-fc21-4276-851e-11925e11e66d Bravo portal instructions - Thames Estuary Natural Capital Analysis research - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8c1a4453-4342-40d6-a0de-97941fc13b07 Attachment 1 - About The Procurement v1.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e73f8f19-0aaa-4401-9063-3d98572cc81c Attachment 2 - How To Bid Including Evaluation Criteria v1.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5d57dfbd-aace-4f04-99e7-24e8a6d97036 Attachment 4 Part 1 - Conditions of Contract General v1.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/027e6b82-d44c-4816-b4a7-4115ae175b1d Attachment 4 Part 2 - Conditions of Contract for Services v1.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/813bd388-2ac1-4439-8896-76919315c5c2 Attachment 3 - Statement of Requirement v1.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c1dd7770-7f8c-4d25-b9f9-23d7271f7d87 CPD-004-120-079; Contract Award Letter - CF v1.0 ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-housing-communities-and-local-government ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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