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title: "342 - Westcountry Rivers Trust"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-151634ed-b8a7-4b9d-9d31-7390401c4ef0"
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# 342 - Westcountry Rivers Trust

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-151634ed-b8a7-4b9d-9d31-7390401c4ef0

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focusing on the contract titled "342 - Westcountry Rivers Trust." This initiative falls under the category of research and development services and related consultancy services, with an emphasis on landscape recovery strategies. The contract, valued at £112,300, has a duration from 1 January 2022 to 31 March 2024, having been awarded on 2 November 2021. The procurement method employed was a direct approach through a single tender action, which was below the threshold for competitive bidding. The contract covers delivery to various locations, including the United Kingdom and beyond.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses involved in agricultural consulting, environmental services, and modular planning strategies focused on blended finance solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) would particularly benefit from this contract, as it aims to engage with farmers and landowners. The focus on creating innovative financial approaches for landscape recovery makes this an attractive prospect for companies looking to expand their portfolio in sustainable environmental initiatives.

## Notice

This contract has been awarded to work with 20 farmers and land owners as well as private investors to test how to create a blended finance approach through a modular farm plan that identifies current opportunities but also slots in future investor opportunities for landscape recovery as they become available.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dcad130-a965-4ecf-b07e-c87076dedef2 |
| 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 | 2 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £112,300 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £112,300 |
| 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 | WESTCOUNTRY RIVERS TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 Nov 2021 at 14:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dcad130-a965-4ecf-b07e-c87076dedef2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dcad130-a965-4ecf-b07e-c87076dedef2
  2nd November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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