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title: "ODA BPF OCEAN Grants Programme (Grant Administrator)"
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# ODA BPF OCEAN Grants Programme (Grant Administrator)

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3a987ba3-691d-4b19-938b-dfd23f52a78d

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has awarded the ODA BPF OCEAN Grants Programme (Grant Administrator) contract valued at £7,962,497.24 to NIRAS Group (UK). The contract is for administration services related to the Blue Planet Fund Ocean Community Empowerment and Nature grants programme. The procurement method used was a selective Restricted procedure, with the tender period ending on 14th March 2023. The contract period is from 4th September 2023 to 31st March 2029, providing details of specific spend amounts for different terms.

This contract opportunity could be suitable for businesses offering administration services who can work with variable cost elements. The contract offers revenue potential of up to £7,962,497.24 over the term specified. Businesses with experience in managing grants programmes and a focus on nature conservation could find this tender particularly relevant. The contract provides opportunities for growth through long-term engagement, with the potential for extension beyond the initial term.

## Notice

Defra ODA grants programme administrator for the Blue Planet Fund Ocean Community Empowerment and Nature grants programme. The awarding value of up to PS7,962,497.24 is comprised of the following three elements. The value is estimated based on forecasting variable cost elements so precise statements of spend cannot be made: i. PS1,500,822.67 relating to the primary term (to March 2025); ii. PS2,480,425.95. relating to any potential extension (April 2025 - March 2029); and iii. PS3,981,248.62 relating to the potential 100% additional capacity that can be used for this or other program requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7e0010f-5248-4485-85ac-efc6d1345d7b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2023 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,962,497 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,962,497 |
| 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 | PETERBOROUGH |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE2 8YY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH41 Peterborough |
| Local authority | Peterborough |
| Electoral ward | Fletton and Stanground |
| Westminster constituency | North West Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NIRAS GROUP (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75100000 - Administration services

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2023 at 07:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7e0010f-5248-4485-85ac-efc6d1345d7b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7e0010f-5248-4485-85ac-efc6d1345d7b
  3rd October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/55ce4e28-9958-419b-8af7-926721d977a0
  C5174_05_Contract_OCEANGA_Contract Award-OSC-_Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/607e0706-bfe5-492f-95ea-9b77acba82bd
  C5174_04_Specification_OCEANGA_O_Redacted

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