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title: "ODA ICF - Impact Investment Fund Biodiversity study"
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# ODA ICF - Impact Investment Fund Biodiversity study

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-501d8595-4fec-4978-892f-11d6ddb074ef

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), focusing on the project titled "ODA ICF - Impact Investment Fund Biodiversity study." This initiative is categorised under services, specifically aimed at delivering economic, social, and environmental impacts through sustainable agriculture. The procurement stage is complete, having been awarded to Pegasys Limited with a contract value of £111,010. The contract period runs from 16th December 2021 to 28th March 2022, with the tender process conducted via a selective procurement method as part of a framework agreement.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses engaged in research and consultancy services, particularly those specialising in sustainability and biodiversity assessments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate expertise in conducting feasibility studies and interfacing with organisations in the agriculture and environmental sectors will be well-suited to compete. This could lead to future contracts that contribute directly to sustainable development initiatives while enhancing their market presence.

## Notice

As part of delivering a triple win for poverty reduction, biodiversity and climate, Defra is supporting the drive towards more sustainable agriculture internationally. The International Climate Finance programme (ICF) is investing in Impact Investment Funds (IIFs) which aim to deliver economic, social and environmental impacts from more sustainable agriculture. This requirement is for research to understand the Fund's biodiversity outcomes; quantifying impact, building on good practice and opportunity. The Authority is seeking a Supplier to carry out a desk-based study and interviews with Defra's Impact Investment Fund partners and leading expert organisations in this field. These include the Joint Nature Conservation Committee, Food and Agriculture Organisation, Partnership for Biodiversity Accounting and Extended Specimen Network.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a16de1a9-4140-4482-81ac-89a0173999e2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 16 Dec 2021 - 28 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £111,010 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £111,010 |
| 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 | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO1 7PX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Guildhall |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2022 at 13:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a16de1a9-4140-4482-81ac-89a0173999e2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a16de1a9-4140-4482-81ac-89a0173999e2
  12th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/65d81885-274f-4c59-91e6-7e20e0523e6f
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