--- title: "Using natural capital risk evidence in strategic risk management" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2d109d7f-6948-4813-9388-024167301c05" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2d109d7f-6948-4813-9388-024167301c05" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2d109d7f-6948-4813-9388-024167301c05.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2d109d7f-6948-4813-9388-024167301c05.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2024-09-09" --- # Using natural capital risk evidence in strategic risk management Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2d109d7f-6948-4813-9388-024167301c05 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2d109d7f-6948-4813-9388-024167301c05) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2d109d7f-6948-4813-9388-024167301c05.json) ## Summary Natural England, headquartered in Leeds, awarded a contract to Jeremy Benn Associates Limited for a project titled "Using natural capital risk evidence in strategic risk management". The procurement process, classified under CPV code 73110000 (Research services), was conducted using an open procedure (below threshold). The tender, which was highly relevant for SMEs and VCSEs, was published on 5th July 2024, and the deadline for quotations was 2nd August 2024. The awarded contract, valued at GBP 36,450, commenced on 12th August 2024 and will conclude on 31st March 2025, with key activities including desk-based research, knowledge exchange, stakeholder engagement, and the development of recommendations for Natural England. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental research, risk management, and consultancy services. By engaging in this project, companies can expand their portfolio, enhance their expertise in natural capital risk, and build a strong relationship with a key governmental body. The contract is especially suited for businesses adept in synthesising complex environmental data and translating it into actionable strategic insights, fostering growth and innovation in the field of natural capital risk management. ## Notice Natural England are seeking to develop their understanding of how evidence on risks to ecosystems and benefits from nature (as detailed in the forthcoming State of Natural Capital report) fits, or could be fitted, into the national risk space (government and non-government). We also want to investigate how natural capital risk can be best presented for application in strategic risk management frameworks, for those who use risk evidence in their decision-making. This contract will involve desk-based research, knowledge exchange activities and stakeholder engagement, case studies, a synthesis report, and the development of a set of recommendations for Natural England on making natural capital risk evidence effective and useable in strategic risk management at different scales. Additional information: To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached. Your response must be sent to miriam.dobson@naturalengland.org.uk by 17:00 on 2nd August 2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to miriam.dobson@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4682fa31-1e09-4a79-8f0c-6842cc01aafe | | 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 | 9 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 2 Aug 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 11 Aug 2024 | | Contract period | 11 Aug 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £41,665 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £36,450 | | 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 | NATURAL ENGLAND | | Locality | LEEDS | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS11 9AT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Beeston & Holbeck | | Westminster constituency | Leeds South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | JEREMY BENN ASSOCIATES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 9 Sep 2024 at 10:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4682fa31-1e09-4a79-8f0c-6842cc01aafe - 24 Jul 2024 at 08:42 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e276c56-f628-40c5-9395-c9329d6e04e7 - 17 Jul 2024 at 12:34 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e276c56-f628-40c5-9395-c9329d6e04e7 - 8 Jul 2024 at 13:24 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e276c56-f628-40c5-9395-c9329d6e04e7 - 5 Jul 2024 at 13:44 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e276c56-f628-40c5-9395-c9329d6e04e7 - 5 Jul 2024 at 12:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e276c56-f628-40c5-9395-c9329d6e04e7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4682fa31-1e09-4a79-8f0c-6842cc01aafe 9th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e276c56-f628-40c5-9395-c9329d6e04e7 24th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f563a3ed-0608-486f-af2a-90882fddc450 RFQ - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6189000b-645b-489e-b87f-b080f91fae0d - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b88cc40a-f33a-46c9-a2de-cc747f819198 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/93b9e423-817b-4796-b6f0-1608c012ffab - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/276850cc-0fdc-4fc5-b677-1db69f726c2e - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/67e6499a-8494-4860-a12f-eec385e2295a RFQ - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6ff98489-1cda-4f3b-80f1-0ab3d86e10ae - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/10a2ef7c-49a8-42b7-a813-81bff6f69473 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/a30f0afd-4524-41a1-bab4-631ab11184cb ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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