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title: "Assessment of the regulation system for water voles"
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# Assessment of the regulation system for water voles

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-145df215-f9e4-459f-850c-1502f3af3865

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Assessment of the regulation system for water voles" is conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which is based in Peterborough, England. This tender falls under the Environmental Services category and is aimed at enhancing the regulatory strategy for protected species, particularly the water vole in Norfolk, Suffolk, and Essex. The tender was published on 8th September 2021, and the tender period closed on 29th September 2021. Following the award announced on 27th October 2021, the contract commenced on 1st November 2021 and is set to conclude on 24th March 2022. The total value of the contract awarded is £21,888, and it was facilitated through an open procurement method below the financial threshold.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in environmental services. Businesses specialising in species conservation, environmental consultancy, and related regulatory frameworks are well-positioned to compete. The project's focus on water vole conservation may also inspire innovative approaches in biodiversity management, appealing to firms with expertise in ecological assessments and environmental planning.

## Notice

To produce a strategic approach to species conservation for species that are subject to legal protection, starting with developing an evidence base for water vole.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2569696a-1890-4e39-a68e-e4f38bd418ed |
| 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 | 16 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2021 - 24 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £21,888 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £21,888 |
| 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 | PETERBOROUGH |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE1 1NG |
| 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 | MD ECOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 16 Nov 2021 at 14:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2569696a-1890-4e39-a68e-e4f38bd418ed
- 8 Sep 2021 at 12:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da1026dc-c15c-42d1-b576-e294503bf08a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2569696a-1890-4e39-a68e-e4f38bd418ed
  16th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da1026dc-c15c-42d1-b576-e294503bf08a
  8th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5c6d9082-f5a0-475b-863d-103c4eb2a32e
  n/a

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