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title: "Updating & developing the Outdoor Recreation Valuation Tool (ORVal)"
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# Updating & developing the Outdoor Recreation Valuation Tool (ORVal)

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5fed114d-1588-4e57-93c1-83aaa7238253

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has awarded a contract to the University of Exeter for the project titled "Updating & developing the Outdoor Recreation Valuation Tool (ORVal)" in the research and development services and related consultancy services category. The procurement method used was a direct approach through a single tender action (below threshold). The contract period is from September 1, 2023, to August 31, 2024, with a total award value of £94,557.34. The tender process concluded on August 1, 2023.

This procurement opportunity by DEFRA for the ORVal project presents a chance for service providers in the research and development sector to engage with a substantial government contract. Businesses offering specialized consultancy services may find this tender particularly suitable for demonstrating their expertise. The contract duration provides a stable revenue stream for the selected supplier, University of Exeter, and showcases the potential for similar institutions to compete in future procurement exercises facilitated by DEFRA.

## Notice

Updating & developing the Outdoor Recreation Valuation Tool (ORVal)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6bb94b0-7c35-4265-b5d5-592938636161 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £94,557 |
| 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 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2023 at 07:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6bb94b0-7c35-4265-b5d5-592938636161

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6bb94b0-7c35-4265-b5d5-592938636161
  20th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ed2aa193-380a-47af-84fb-6975c91d867a
  20230815-ORValContract_Redacted

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