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title: "Estimating the scale of habitats needed for species recovery"
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# Estimating the scale of habitats needed for species recovery

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-49480c06-8678-4df1-819e-bff1836eb75f

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has awarded a contract for the project titled "Estimating the scale of habitats needed for species recovery". This research services contract has a value of £40,935 and was awarded to Centre for Ecology and Hydrology. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action (below threshold). The contract period is from 3rd January 2023 to 31st March 2023, with the tender period ending on 14th December 2022. This contract opportunity falls under the main procurement category of services.

This project presents business growth opportunities for research services providers interested in habitat creation and restoration impact on species recovery. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited for this type of contract due to its specific focus on research services within the environmental sector. Businesses keen on engaging in short-term delivery planning to inform conservation efforts can find valuable opportunities through this tender awarded by Defra.

## Notice

This project seeks to improve our understanding of the relationship between habitat creation and restoration and outcomes for species. The aim is to secure a rapid set of recommendations which make best use of the evidence and expertise that is currently available, to inform delivery planning in the short term, as we simultaneously seek to improve the evidence base in the longer term. 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/1a4711e5-7fd7-48d4-a8ee-1caac9f4c11a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 3 Jan 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,935 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,935 |
| 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 | 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 | CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY AND HYDROLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 11 Jan 2023 at 16:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a4711e5-7fd7-48d4-a8ee-1caac9f4c11a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a4711e5-7fd7-48d4-a8ee-1caac9f4c11a
  11th January 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6c31adb5-3048-4512-893b-87dc04b9fe75
  n/a

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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