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title: "Natural Capital Baseline Assessments: for England and an Example Focus Area"
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# Natural Capital Baseline Assessments: for England and an Example Focus Area

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3a6c25d1-addf-44ee-aa12-c7145fb716c7

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, is focused on a contract titled "Natural Capital Baseline Assessments: for England and an Example Focus Area." This contract falls under the research and development services category, specifically in the consultancy services sector. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure below the threshold. The tender period concluded on 8th August 2018, with the contract expected to commence on 30th August 2018 and lasting until 28th February 2019. The geographical scope of delivery includes various territories including the United Kingdom and Europe.

This contract represents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that are equipped to provide consultancy and research services. Firms skilled in environmental assessments or ecological consultancy could particularly benefit from this tender, as the project involves developing natural capital assessments using specific indicators. The chance to engage with a government body like Defra can enhance business visibility and open doors to future contracts within the public sector.

## Notice

To develop baseline natural capital assessments, for England and an example Natural England Focus Area (Rockingham Forest), through testing and practical application of Natural England's natural capital indicators work. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/060867b3-3b89-4564-bccb-f6f381ca85e4 |
| 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 | 24 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 29 Aug 2018 - 28 Feb 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £41,700 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £41,700 |
| 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 | WESTCOUNTRY RIVERS TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2018 at 14:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/060867b3-3b89-4564-bccb-f6f381ca85e4
- 19 Jul 2018 at 08:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f0ec4ad-1f97-4d28-8580-3b5f7b93c961

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/060867b3-3b89-4564-bccb-f6f381ca85e4
  24th September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f0ec4ad-1f97-4d28-8580-3b5f7b93c961
  19th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f2459351-c03b-48f8-aa15-af49b996576f
  Completed contract - redacted

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