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title: "Comparative Consideration of Nature Based Solutions"
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# Comparative Consideration of Nature Based Solutions

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-395da3e1-80f2-4d14-ae5f-62f95338b58f

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Comparative Consideration of Nature-based Solutions as Alternative Models of Investment" is being conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal located in Peterborough, England. This tender is classified under the Environmental Services industry category, and the procurement method is an open procedure below threshold. The tender period ended on 25th November 2020, while the contract period spans from 14th December 2020 to 31st March 2021. The contract value is £31,240 and the project aims to evaluate the economic and social value provided by natural environment interventions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in environmental services, particularly those specialising in green infrastructure and natural solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the buyer is interested in comparative analyses that provide innovative insights into environmental investments. Companies with expertise in sustainability and ecological assessments would be well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially leading to further growth in the environmental sector.

## Notice

The purpose of this project is to provide Natural England with a number of 'comparative analyses' of the economic and social value provided by the application of natural environment and Green Infrastructure interventions to address an issue. For detailed information see the request for quote and specification in the ITT attachments area.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76cfef15-0491-4e13-b112-400170656906 |
| 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 | 8 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £31,240 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,240 |
| 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 | PETERBOROUGH |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE1 1NG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH41 Peterborough |
| Local authority | Peterborough |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Peterborough |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE RSK GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 8 Feb 2021 at 12:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76cfef15-0491-4e13-b112-400170656906
- 4 Nov 2020 at 12:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec15aab2-0b06-45ce-9974-0474d264673c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76cfef15-0491-4e13-b112-400170656906
  8th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec15aab2-0b06-45ce-9974-0474d264673c
  4th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/04958538-e476-4bdf-b1e2-f432618e72b3
  ECM60059 Redacted

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