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title: "ODA - GCBC - Nature Transition Support Programme - Phase 2: Country Assessments"
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# ODA - GCBC - Nature Transition Support Programme - Phase 2: Country Assessments

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3915f40d-6da2-4f0b-af26-626758d5f54d

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has awarded a contract for the Nature Transition Support Programme to WCMC. The procurement process used a selective procurement method with an Accelerated Competitive procedure with negotiation. The contract, valued at £3,500,000, started on December 1, 2023, and will last until March 31, 2025. The tender period ended on November 30, 2023.

This procurement opens up opportunities for businesses in the research and development services industry, specifically those providing consultancy services. The award is beneficial for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) seeking to engage in accelerated competitive procedures. WCMC successfully secured the contract, making this a competitive space for similar organisations looking to participate in projects focusing on nature transition support.

## Notice

Award of a contract for the purpose of research and development. The full nature of the activity to be undertaken is described in the accompanying redacted contract; the specification of requirement is set out on pages 78 - 97.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36213988-364f-4b37-a963-677caefa97c5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Accelerated Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,500,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS |
| 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 | WCMC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Dec 2023 at 10:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36213988-364f-4b37-a963-677caefa97c5
- 28 Dec 2023 at 14:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f297b86a-d148-4930-9443-3b92b7d513b2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36213988-364f-4b37-a963-677caefa97c5
  29th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f297b86a-d148-4930-9443-3b92b7d513b2
  28th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1113103d-6d87-46c2-a333-f5bbc4f5bdc3
  Defra_conditions_of_contract_RD_v1.0_SIGNED_Redacted_v3
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9ede8203-8454-4efd-88db-439a1a429553
  Defra_conditions_of_contract_RD_v1.0_SIGNED_Redacted_v3

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