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title: "Engaging Communities in Nature Recovery Networks"
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# Engaging Communities in Nature Recovery Networks

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-62796b26-ba20-4daa-bd5b-c0328e496ef4

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Engaging Communities in Nature Recovery Networks" is led by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, based in London, England. This contract falls under the research services industry category, classified under CPV code 73110000. The tender period ended on 6th September 2021, with a contract period starting from 27th September 2021 until 31st March 2022. The procurement was initiated using an open procedure, which is below the threshold, and the awarded contract, valued at £83,032.50, is currently active.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to expand their business by engaging in critical research that influences community involvement in nature recovery initiatives. Businesses with expertise in qualitative research and community engagement strategies will find this procurement particularly appealing, as it aims to develop effective practices for embedding community standards in environmental projects, especially focusing on under-represented groups.

## Notice

To carry out both primary and secondary research to build evidence around 1) community engagement methods and their current efficacy in nature recovery partnerships and 2) in-depth qualitative research to gain insights to the views of individuals and communities regarding their involvement in nature recovery, with a particular focus on under-represented groups. This will provide the basis for developing a 'blueprint' for embedding community engagement standards and effectively involving diverse communities in nature's recovery going forward. 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/0ef94972-57eb-4408-b2ea-0cd4ef92df71 |
| 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 | 11 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 26 Sep 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £83,032 |
| 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 | OFFICE FOR PUBLIC MANAGEMENT LTD TRADING AS TRAVERSE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 11 Oct 2021 at 12:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ef94972-57eb-4408-b2ea-0cd4ef92df71
- 27 Jul 2021 at 12:41 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7524b8b-f341-49e4-b100-06a0dfdd2d71
- 23 Jul 2021 at 08:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7524b8b-f341-49e4-b100-06a0dfdd2d71

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ef94972-57eb-4408-b2ea-0cd4ef92df71
  11th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7524b8b-f341-49e4-b100-06a0dfdd2d71
  27th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bfb35062-6a70-493f-8412-1547c10e0bad
  n/a

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