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title: "30266 - Biodiversity Credits Scheme Pilot"
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# 30266 - Biodiversity Credits Scheme Pilot

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1459b728-a0f5-4d4d-8894-1300a2ce8774

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "30266 - Biodiversity Credits Scheme Pilot" is led by the Defra Network eTendering Portal in England. This tender falls under the environmental services industry and is currently in the Award stage. The contract period began on 1st October 2020 and is set to conclude on 26th February 2021. The procurement method used for this tender was a selective approach through a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £520,623. The tender period ended on 4th September 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in environmental services, particularly those focusing on biodiversity and habitat creation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, which may include firms specialising in ecological consulting, habitat restoration, or related environmental projects. By competing for this contract, companies can enhance their visibility and client portfolio within the public sector, fostering growth and establishing long-term partnerships in sustainability efforts.

## Notice

Natural England is leading a pilot which will support the design of the statutory Biodiversity Credits Scheme. The pilot will include a range of activities to help with the design and delivery of the scheme from the sale of credits through to investment in strategic habitat creation and enhancement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbc8c249-2b1f-43c2-8c07-9eb40613f636 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2020 - 26 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £520,623 |
| 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 | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 7LQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | St Loyes |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ECUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2020 at 10:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbc8c249-2b1f-43c2-8c07-9eb40613f636

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbc8c249-2b1f-43c2-8c07-9eb40613f636
  20th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a0e16a0c-18b8-4b8a-87e7-03416fa3adee
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fb7ffe6c-8fb6-4f72-8aef-381739f991ca
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- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Redacted contract documents

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