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title: "RDE 505 - Developing a shortlist of potential Area Based Management Tools"
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# RDE 505 - Developing a shortlist of potential Area Based Management Tools

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-338c2322-bfc0-4804-9d6c-2500be1836e0

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) recently completed a procurement process for the project entitled "RDE 505 - Developing a shortlist of potential Area Based Management Tools." The procurement focused on research and development consultancy services and involved developing a shortlist of potential tools for biodiversity management. The procurement method used was selective, with a contract value of £100,000 GBP. The tender period ended on 11th February 2024, and the contract period runs from 14th February 2024 to 31st March 2025. The awarded supplier for this project is ICF Consulting Services Limited.

This public procurement opportunity, led by DEFRA, presents a chance for consultancy services firms specialised in research and development within the environmental sector. Businesses with expertise in biodiversity management and consultancy services may find this tender suitable for expanding their service portfolio. The selective procurement method used also provides opportunities for suppliers to compete based on their capabilities in delivering tailored solutions for biodiversity management tools development. The contract period offers a stable revenue stream for the selected supplier, contributing to potential business growth and project success within the industry category of services.

## Notice

Develop a shortlist of potential ABNJ ABMTs that could be developed into future ABMT proposals once the Agreement enters into force. Identification of potential ABMTs should be based on best available evidence on their benefits to biodiversity, feasibility for implementation, assessment of how they meet the BBNJ ABMT objectives*** and chance of success through the BBNJ process. This must include two steps, working with stakeholders to: 1. Identify and assess existing site proposals. 2. Identify new ABMTs. This project was awarded by DEFRA.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efc3b503-2c00-4b24-869e-a05f267faf42 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 14 Feb 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 |
| 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

- 11 Mar 2024 at 16:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efc3b503-2c00-4b24-869e-a05f267faf42

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efc3b503-2c00-4b24-869e-a05f267faf42
  11th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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