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title: "Scoping study - Nat Capital costs to estimating costs of INNS"
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# Scoping study - Nat Capital costs to estimating costs of INNS

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5fd2f821-e0f7-47ea-be86-94ff9286ef78

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a tender titled "Scoping study - Nat Capital costs to estimating costs of INNS," initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, based in London, England. The project falls under the environmental services category (CPV code: 90700000) and was published on 21 December 2018. The open procurement method, classified as below threshold, had a tender period that ended on 22 January 2019, while the awarded contract period runs from 21 February 2019 to 31 March 2019. The total value of the contract is £17,948, with an emphasis on research regarding the economic costs of invasive non-native species (INNS) through a natural capital lens.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on environmental services and research, particularly those with expertise in ecological assessment, valuation of ecosystem services, and the management of invasive species. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, as the procurement process explicitly welcomes their involvement. Engaging in this research could help businesses expand their service offerings and contribute to biodiversity conservation efforts.

## Notice

The primary purpose of this research is scope the feasibility of estimating the full costs of invasive non-native species (INNS) through a natural capital/ecosystem services lens. The research should draw upon the latest evidence and thinking to investigate the potential for identifying, quantifying and monetising a broader range of impacts than have previously been considered. Building on this, the research should consider whether a full assessment of the economic, environmental and social effects on human welfare of the impacts of INNS on natural capital and ecosystem services would be practical and feasible, and propose how this may be undertaken. The primary purpose of this research is scope the feasibility of estimating the economic costs of invasive non-native species (INNS) through a natural capital lens. The research should draw upon the latest evidence and thinking to investigate the potential for identifying, quantifying and monetising a broader range of impacts than have previously been considered. Building on this, the research should consider whether a full economic assessment of the impact of INNS on natural capital would be practical and feasible, and propose how this may be undertaken. The primary purpose of this research is scope the feasibility of estimating the economic costs of invasive non-native species (INNS) through a natural capital lens. The research should draw upon the latest evidence and thinking to investigate the potential for identifying, quantifying and monetising a broader range of impacts than have previously been considered. Building on this, the research should consider whether a full economic assessment of the impact of INNS on natural capital would be practical and feasible, and propose how this may be undertaken. 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/10af7423-d3f3-4171-93f8-dda536771cfa |
| 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 | 7 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 21 Feb 2019 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,948 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,948 |
| 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 | ATKINS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 7 Mar 2019 at 15:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10af7423-d3f3-4171-93f8-dda536771cfa
- 21 Dec 2018 at 09:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75faab47-033e-49e7-99fb-32cf48d92966

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10af7423-d3f3-4171-93f8-dda536771cfa
  7th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75faab47-033e-49e7-99fb-32cf48d92966
  21st December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6d6b2867-ca90-4897-b97e-ddb176aa3ffa
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