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title: "WoE MCA Investment Platform and Marketplace Development"
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# WoE MCA Investment Platform and Marketplace Development

Buyer: WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3bc5402e-a42a-45fb-a0de-5009baae6122

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## Summary

The public procurement process led by the West of England Combined Authority has resulted in the awarding of the contract titled "WoE MCA Investment Platform and Marketplace Development." This procurement, within the Information Technology services industry, aligns with regional ecological goals. The awarded contract will see the development of an innovative investment platform intended to bolster financial investments aimed at nature recovery in areas such as Bath, Bristol, Northeast Somerset, and South Gloucestershire. The procurement process was conducted via an open procedure and has now reached the award stage as of 29th April 2025. Notable dates include the tender period ending on 10th January 2025 and the contract period starting from 13th March 2025 to 13th September 2027, indicating a focus on long-term environmental strategy.

This tender creates significant opportunities for business growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the IT services sector keen to contribute to sustainability and conservation efforts. The project offers an opportunity for businesses capable of developing software platforms with functionalities to track and manage natural capital assets, thus allowing them to leverage their technical abilities in real-time performance and environmental impact reporting. Companies with expertise in aligning technology with ecological and conservation objectives stand well-placed to compete and thrive in this procurement landscape.

## Notice

The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (MCA) aims to establish an innovative Investment Platform and Marketplace to align with its Climate Ecological Strategy and Action Plan (CESAP 2023). The platform will help achieve nature recovery and halt environmental decline by 2030, supporting Bath, Bristol, Northeast Somerset, and South Gloucestershire (West of England Region). The Mayoral Combined Authority will procure an external software developer to create an investment platform that supports funding and investment within the West of England region. This platform will host a range of natural capital assets, offering investors a dedicated tool to track nature-based assets and monitor the impact of their investments. The platform aims to streamline the investment process, providing transparency and real-time insights into asset performance and environmental benefits. Through this initiative, we hope to attract more sustainable funding into the region, aligning investments with regional conservation and climate goals.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15387304-4fd3-48bb-a6fd-44b13312fbe7 |
| Notice type | Award 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Mar 2025 - 13 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £46,550 |
| 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 | WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 6AL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPACEHIVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services
- 72265000 - Software configuration services

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2025 at 14:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15387304-4fd3-48bb-a6fd-44b13312fbe7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15387304-4fd3-48bb-a6fd-44b13312fbe7
  29th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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