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title: "project_26123 - Research for the Management and Accessibility of Forest and Woodland Collections"
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# project_26123 - Research for the Management and Accessibility of Forest and Woodland Collections

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0ed1fb1a-fb75-467e-b04d-1eccaeb670ab

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## Summary

The procurement process for the project titled "Research for the Management and Accessibility of Forest and Woodland Collections" is being managed by the Defra Network eTendering Portal. This project falls within the Research Services category, with a total contract value of £50,584. The procurement method employed is a direct approach, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The tender period concluded on 26th February 2019, and the contract commenced on 26th March 2019 and is set to end on 31st March 2019. The services associated with this project will be delivered in various locations, including the United Kingdom and European territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in research services. Businesses looking to grow their presence in environmental and forestry sectors will find this project especially relevant. Firms that can create innovative strategies for forestry management and partnerships will be well-positioned to compete effectively for future contracts of a similar nature, leveraging their expertise to support the long-term goals of the Earth Trust and the broader environmental objectives of the contracting authority.

## Notice

To develop and then implement a Forestry Collection Strategy, Plan and Partnership, to define the long-term strategic direction for the Earth Trust's forestry resources and guide the development, management and access to these Collections. The evidence gathered in this project will inform the Future Farming tree health option on Tree Improvement and will be compatible with the broader Forest Genetic Resources Strategy. 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/1af1729f-3bd7-4846-afeb-074ed85685d3 |
| 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 | 30 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 26 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,584 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,584 |
| 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 | EARTH TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2019 at 11:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1af1729f-3bd7-4846-afeb-074ed85685d3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1af1729f-3bd7-4846-afeb-074ed85685d3
  30th June 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/27408cb0-963b-4a92-be74-2f12c1ba4488
  n/a

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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