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title: "Testing where nature can be recovered for improved water resource management"
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# Testing where nature can be recovered for improved water resource management

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1c0a0002-380b-442b-9adc-9a7a357cad07

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, aiming to manage water resources through a project titled "Testing where nature can be recovered for improved water resource management". This initiative falls within the research services category and encompasses social research services as well. The tender was awarded on 14 August 2020, with a total contract value of £87,450. The contract period is set to commence on 5 October 2020, lasting until 20 June 2022. The tender concluded on 8 June 2020, operating under a direct procurement method via a single tender action below the threshold, applicable across various delivery locations, including the UK and overseas territories.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy, landscape management, and social research. Companies that can contribute innovative solutions to enhance water management through nature recovery are particularly well-suited to engage in this project. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to consider how their expertise aligns with the objectives of this tender, facilitating business growth while addressing pressing environmental issues.

## Notice

The test will consider where nature can be recovered for improved water resource management through creating and mapping nature recovery network. Targeted discussions with landowners/ communities will identify solutions to effective water management on a landscape scale. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a92ed7b-0dbc-4a5e-8943-e8a4fabc2373 |
| 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 | 4 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 4 Oct 2020 - 20 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £87,450 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £87,450 |
| 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 | LINCOLNSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2020 at 09:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a92ed7b-0dbc-4a5e-8943-e8a4fabc2373

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a92ed7b-0dbc-4a5e-8943-e8a4fabc2373
  4th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0035e727-b37a-459d-af36-c98798d671d7
  n/a

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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