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title: "Functional Species Indicator Next Steps - D7: Species supporting ecosystem functions"
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# Functional Species Indicator Next Steps - D7: Species supporting ecosystem functions

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1be6e5e4-ea5a-4564-832a-22a7b1a8e370

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which is seeking to award a contract titled "Functional Species Indicator Next Steps - D7: Species supporting ecosystem functions." This tender falls within the research and development services category and is aimed at improving occupancy data for pollinating species such as bees and hoverflies. The contract period runs from 8th February 2021 to 31st March 2021, with the procurement method being a direct single tender action below threshold. The previous tender period ended on 8th January 2021, and this process is now complete with the award having been made on 8th February 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in ecological research, environmental consultancy, and pollinator-related studies. Companies that offer innovative research methodologies and data analysis services would particularly benefit from this contract. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find well-suited opportunities to contribute to ecological development and enhance their market presence through collaboration or supply of related services to the awarded party, the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology.

## Notice

The aim of the Contract is to develop the current interim indicator based on occupancy data for pollinating species (bees and hoverflies)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e47a816a-8162-45b4-9d81-846af644fe7e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 8 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,940 |
| 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 | UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY AD HYDROLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2021 at 10:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e47a816a-8162-45b4-9d81-846af644fe7e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e47a816a-8162-45b4-9d81-846af644fe7e
  3rd March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7486beca-b93a-4ea3-bd7c-861dab91a8a0
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