--- title: "Developing sustainable finance for UK nature-based solutions (NbS)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3a39c98e-35cf-43b8-a22e-904f63d58bca" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3a39c98e-35cf-43b8-a22e-904f63d58bca" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3a39c98e-35cf-43b8-a22e-904f63d58bca.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3a39c98e-35cf-43b8-a22e-904f63d58bca.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "JNCC SUPPORT CO" published: "2021-12-17" --- # Developing sustainable finance for UK nature-based solutions (NbS) Buyer: JNCC SUPPORT CO Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3a39c98e-35cf-43b8-a22e-904f63d58bca [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3a39c98e-35cf-43b8-a22e-904f63d58bca) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3a39c98e-35cf-43b8-a22e-904f63d58bca.json) ## Summary The JNCC Support Co is inviting tenders for a project titled "Developing sustainable finance for UK nature-based solutions (NbS)", aimed at enabling markets for ecosystem services in various UK habitats. This tender is classified under environmental services, with a contract value of £15,000. The procurement method is open, and it has entered the Tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 14 January 2022 at 16:00 hours. The proposed contract period will commence on 24 January 2022 and conclude by 28 March 2022. The work is to be carried out in the East of England, specifically addressing key issues related to private investment in ecosystem markets. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses focused on environmental consulting, sustainable finance, or ecological assessment services, particularly those with experience in ecosystem services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the project requires specific expertise in reviewing existing ecosystem markets and identifying solutions to enhance funding flows. This initiative not only fosters potential growth for participating firms but also contributes significantly to the recovery of vital UK habitats, driving innovation in sustainability. ## Notice Background to Project The project will focus on enabling markets for ecosystem services in UK peatland, woodland, saltmarshes, kelp, seagrass and marine sediment habitats. The total aims of the project are listed below: A. Summarise the current scientific and economic evidence surrounding NbS in specific UK habitats; B. Review the markets for carbon, biodiversity, water quality and regulation, and coastal resilience in the UK; C. Understand how best to develop specific ecosystem markets, with particular emphasis on: a. Where ecosystem markets exist, the current challenges in making these markets function more efficiently, b. Where ecosystem markets don't exist, barriers to implementation and feasibility. c. The role of both economic and ecological risk and uncertainty in stimulating private investment in UK NbS. D. Improve the evidence base for private sector investment in UK green and blue habitat. The existing evidence which informs finance options (public or private) for nature-based solutions (NbS) in UK is insufficient. Often it is not clear which habitats and actions are capable of delivering those ecosystem services and benefits which are conducive to private finance, nor whether the condition of these habitats enables or hinders market participation. Hence, there is a need for a more comprehensive and standardised evidence base to ensure a level playing field for private investors across UK. A more comprehensive evidence base should inform a UK-wide strategy to stimulate private investment in NbS. This contract will contribute towards the overall aims of this project by addressing Sections B, C and D above. This will include a review of existing ecosystem markets in the UK (30%) and the identification of potential solutions that may increase the flow of investment, both public and private, towards the recovery of these habitats 70%. Next Steps If interested in this project potential bidders are invited to download the following documents and complete the acceptance form of our terms and conditions attached to the invitation to tender letter (ITT). * Invitation to Tender letter (ITT) - Proforma Form to be completed * Instructions for Tenderers (submission of bids) PS4a * Annex A * JNCC General terms and conditions * JNCC Quality Assurance Policy * T&S rates (if applicable to this contract) Timetable * Date for return of tender: Friday 14 January 2022 @ 16:00 hours * Proposed start date: 24 January 2022 * Proposed end date: 28 March 2022 Additional information: You are invited by JNCC Support Co (JNCC) to submit a tender for the supply of works or services required under the above project. If interested, you should download and carefully read the documents contained within the zip file ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfaae65a-7822-49f4-9d60-d9dbf71c0c70 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | 14 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 24 Jan 2022 - 28 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £15,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | JNCC SUPPORT CO | | Locality | PETERBOROUGH | | Post town | Peterborough | | Postcode | PE1 1JY | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90700000 - Environmental services ## Release History - 17 Dec 2021 at 14:56 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfaae65a-7822-49f4-9d60-d9dbf71c0c70 - 16 Dec 2021 at 11:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfaae65a-7822-49f4-9d60-d9dbf71c0c70 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfaae65a-7822-49f4-9d60-d9dbf71c0c70 11th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/594a633e-d552-4299-aa6f-7d914fe62e25 Developing sustainable finance for UK nature-based solutions (NbS) - https://jncc.gov.uk/about-jncc/corporate-information/procurement/procurement-c21-0629-1620/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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