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# Development of biodiversity modelling and scenarios for the goals and targets of

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-38c84a57-1150-4feb-9996-39a9705888fd

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has awarded a contract for the "Development of biodiversity modelling and scenarios for the goals and targets of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework". This research project falls under the 'Research and development consultancy services' category. The contract value is £763,585 GBP, and the contract period runs from June 3, 2024, to March 31, 2025. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and interested parties had until January 16, 2024, to submit tenders. The project location is in London, United Kingdom.

This awarded contract by DEFRA presents an opportunity for businesses in the research and development consultancy services sector to engage in creating biodiversity models aligned with international frameworks. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to participate in this project. The project aims to predict biodiversity loss drivers, evaluate policy effectiveness, and identify necessary policy changes to achieve global biodiversity goals. The outcomes will include valuable insights for policymakers and improved understanding of effective interventions in biodiversity conservation.

## Notice

Aims and Objectives - Development of biodiversity modelling and scenarios for the goals and targets of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework The aim of this research is to align and further build on the best available and most appropriate models (biophysical, social, environmental, economic) with the KMGBF to provide clear pathways and insight into the physical, environmental and socio-economic changes that are required to achieve the framework. This may be achieved through the following objectives: Design a quantitative modelling approach that assesses existing and anticipated global policies against KMGBF goals and targets in the context of a dynamic global physical, social and economic environment. This can include predictions that take into account direct and indirect drivers of biodiversity loss. Identify and/or develop scenarios and their respective uncertainties. These scenarios will be based on global policies, commitments and economic/environmental baselines to be simulated in this modelling approach reflecting different evidence about existing and planned policies' effectiveness and the future state of the world. Establish the current 'gap' for achieving the KMGBF goals and targets. This will identify pathways and drivers to provide predictions of where we will get to and when, and assess their feasibility under these different scenarios. Identify the types of policy physical, environmental and socio-economic changes that are required to address the 'gap' and achieve multiple global goals/targets simultaneously. Identify synergies and trade-offs between individual KMGBF targets and with other frameworks, including the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals. Anticipated outcomes of the project include: Improved understanding of different pathways for achieving the goals and targets of the KMGBF and the drivers behind them, using models to answer specific policy-relevant research questions. A clearer insight into the impacts of future policy decisions through a better understanding of the most effective interventions, their global/local context, any unintended consequences, and the barriers currently preventing their implementation. Accessible knowledge base on biodiversity, ecosystem service and relevant socio-economic modelling through clearly communicating findings in an engaging and impactful manner, using innovative communication methods such as infographics, as well as by making any models and databases used available to Defra. Models that are aligned with KMGBF indicators as well as others of interest (such as Paris Agreement and SDGs) and can be used to answer policy-relevant questions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29e9fa67-fe83-4af5-9698-9dc6f89a1dcb |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Jun 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £763,585 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £763,585 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WCMC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2024 at 12:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29e9fa67-fe83-4af5-9698-9dc6f89a1dcb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29e9fa67-fe83-4af5-9698-9dc6f89a1dcb
  19th June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a700ed8e-f523-4018-a17d-3454c9f943bf
  Order Form C21984 Development of biodiversity modelling and scenarios - Redacted_Redacted

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