--- title: "Evaluating Natural England's \"Priority Places\" Initiative" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-156a1e22-c82a-4cce-8ede-a4d6ff4dccc4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-156a1e22-c82a-4cce-8ede-a4d6ff4dccc4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-156a1e22-c82a-4cce-8ede-a4d6ff4dccc4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-156a1e22-c82a-4cce-8ede-a4d6ff4dccc4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS" published: "2023-09-19" --- # Evaluating Natural England's "Priority Places" Initiative Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-156a1e22-c82a-4cce-8ede-a4d6ff4dccc4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-156a1e22-c82a-4cce-8ede-a4d6ff4dccc4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-156a1e22-c82a-4cce-8ede-a4d6ff4dccc4.json) ## Summary The Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs has recently awarded a contract for the project titled "Evaluating Natural England's 'Priority Places' Initiative" to ICF Consulting Services Limited. The procurement method used was selective, involving call-off from a framework agreement. The awarded contract has a value of £166,100 with a contract period starting from September 6, 2023, to March 31, 2024. The tender process concluded on August 18, 2023, and the contract period is set to commence on September 6, 2023, with delivery addresses in London, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the main category of services. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those in research and development consultancy services, to engage with the Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs. Companies that are well-suited to compete are those familiar with working on projects that involve exploring evidence requirements, planning and delivery, and community engagement towards a shared vision. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate due to the suitability criteria specified in the tender documentation. ## Notice This exploratory evaluation is designed to provide Natural England with a better understanding of the evidence requirements required to support effective planning and delivery in priority places, an understanding of best practice in working with local partners and communities towards a shared vision, including structural and financial considerations, and ways of understanding the impact our work in priority places will deliver in the future. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8acbfe5c-e0ae-4469-a2d0-8dcaffdff6f4 | | 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, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Sep 2023 | | Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 24 Aug 2023 | | Contract period | 5 Sep 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £166,100 | | 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS | | 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 | ICF CONSULTING SERVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services ## Release History - 19 Sep 2023 at 12:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8acbfe5c-e0ae-4469-a2d0-8dcaffdff6f4 - 19 Sep 2023 at 12:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72f5e640-ea5a-4599-8b3e-98a8e3a22855 - 19 Sep 2023 at 12:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73c455e3-53c6-4571-b7bf-6bb7aaf4d1bf ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8acbfe5c-e0ae-4469-a2d0-8dcaffdff6f4 19th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72f5e640-ea5a-4599-8b3e-98a8e3a22855 19th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73c455e3-53c6-4571-b7bf-6bb7aaf4d1bf 19th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f55af1a7-f6d7-4549-a9f4-a01fa86cef48 Contract C20792 Evaluating Natural England's 'Priority Places' Initiative - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f9e657ab-ab5b-491c-981b-63667860c167 Contract C20792 Evaluating Natural England's 'Priority Places' Initiative - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/23795b9c-eec7-4a9e-8671-a71d7b353a6e Contract C20792 Evaluating Natural England's 'Priority Places' Initiative ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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