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title: "Estimating the Economic Costs of Invasive Non-native Species (INNS) in Great Britain"
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# Estimating the Economic Costs of Invasive Non-native Species (INNS) in Great Britain

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-55aae731-4178-4084-ae40-3c7523293ea8

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal is centred on the project titled "Estimating the Economic Costs of Invasive Non-native Species (INNS) in Great Britain". This project falls under the research and development services industry category and aims to assess the economic impacts of invasive species in various sectors, including agriculture and transport. The tender period concluded on 16 November 2021, with a contract period commencing on 6 December 2021 and extending until 31 March 2022. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, enabling all interested suppliers to participate.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in research and consultancy services, particularly those specialising in environmental impact assessments and ecological studies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract, allowing them to contribute to the development of modern frameworks for understanding and managing the economic costs associated with invasive species. Engaging in this type of project can enhance a firm's visibility and credibility within the environmental sector, potentially leading to further contracts and partnerships.

## Notice

Invasive non-native species (INNS) represent a significant and growing threat to ecosystems and ecosystem services in the GB. The arrival and establishment of these species can have severe adverse economic impacts on a wide range of sectors (e.g. agriculture, transport and utilities). As of 2019, there were 3,224 non-native species in Great Britain (GB), of which 2,010 were classified as established (reproducing in the wild) (Joint Nature Conservation Committee, 2020). Of these, 193 were considered to be invasive (i.e. exerting a negative impact on native biodiversity) with associated economic and financial costs. An estimated 10-12 new non-native species become established every year. (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, 2015) There remains a significant gap in our understanding of the size and nature of the economic impacts of INNS, and as such, a better framework of estimating the costs is needed to improve prioritise investment in prevention, intervention and management of INNS. A 2010 study on "The Economic Costs of Invasive Non-Native Species on Great Britain" (Williams, et al., 2010) compiled useful estimates of the costs of INNS on GB by focussing on financial control costs and market impacts of INNS, but this estimate is increasingly out of date. The 25-year Environment Plan (25 YEP) emphasizes the need for both a natural capital approach to valuing nature as a means of capturing non-market impacts and indirect costs, as well as the need for an effective strategy to dealing with INNS. A 2019 scoping study commissioned by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) (Atkins, 2019) explored the feasibility of using a comprehensive natural capital approach to account for the full impacts of INNS including their impact on ecosystem services. To develop a fuller and more up-to-date assessment of the economic costs posed by INNS, we intend to take a two-phase approach: - The aims of this study (phase 1) would be to update the 2010 work, to quantify the current direct costs of INNS - A subsequent project (phase 2) will complement this and undertake detailed primary valuation work to assess the more difficult impacts to quantify, taking into account the work undertaken in Atkins 2019. Together these projects will ensure we have an up to date, more comprehensive understanding of the full costs of INNS in GB.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71f7bdfa-aa19-4b90-a55d-570f7cd97126 |
| 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 | 22 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 6 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,817 |
| 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 | CAB INTERNATIONAL (CABI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2021 at 11:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71f7bdfa-aa19-4b90-a55d-570f7cd97126
- 21 Oct 2021 at 13:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6da77e03-2507-44e0-8eed-fc885c0c2069

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71f7bdfa-aa19-4b90-a55d-570f7cd97126
  22nd December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6da77e03-2507-44e0-8eed-fc885c0c2069
  21st October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c3d8803f-ddd9-4241-949b-f1e055a64259
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.defra.bravosolution.co.uk

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