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title: "RegulatoryDecision Making to EnableMarine Nature-Based Solutions"
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# RegulatoryDecision Making to EnableMarine Nature-Based Solutions

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4470c715-49dd-4d76-b563-bc510f18c517

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## Summary

The contract titled "Regulatory Decision Making to Enable Marine Nature-Based Solutions" has been initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focusing on research and development consultancy services. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract valued at £42,800. The contract period starts from 30th October 2020 and ends on 31st March 2021, following a procurement method that employs an open procedure below the threshold. Interested parties were required to submit their tenders by 7th October 2020, with delivery addresses accommodating a wide range, including the UK, European regions, and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy, particularly those offering innovative solutions to climate and biodiversity challenges. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract, as it aims to support practical interventions through scientific and regulatory frameworks. Companies with expertise in environmental consultancy, data analytics, and policy development are likely to find this opportunity particularly relevant for expanding their business horizons.

## Notice

This project will identify which practical interventions can be made by regulators when discharging regulatory or other statutory duties, to enable a significant increase in delivery of nature-based solutions that address climate (and biodiversity) impacts in England. 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/35afffbb-7570-49f9-a376-dd4d2f083fad |
| 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 | 2 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,800 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 Nov 2020 at 09:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35afffbb-7570-49f9-a376-dd4d2f083fad
- 9 Sep 2020 at 06:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04515603-7e62-4871-a2d1-20e3df84fe45

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35afffbb-7570-49f9-a376-dd4d2f083fad
  2nd November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04515603-7e62-4871-a2d1-20e3df84fe45
  9th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c705fa9d-0c87-4bc7-a2af-0f3c86d94f17
  n/a

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