--- title: "Developing a practical user-friendly outdoor recreation valuation appraisal tool" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-64dc5320-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-64dc5320-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-64dc5320-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-64dc5320-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS" published: "2016-11-18" --- # Developing a practical user-friendly outdoor recreation valuation appraisal tool Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-64dc5320-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-64dc5320-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-64dc5320-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The public procurement process concerns a tender titled "Developing a practical user-friendly outdoor recreation valuation appraisal tool," initiated by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) in London, England. This procurement falls under the industry category of information systems and technology strategic review services, with a total contract value of £24,778. The tender period concluded on 3rd December 2015, while the contract spans from 4th January 2016 to 4th April 2016. This process has reached the award stage, with the successful contract awarded to the University of Exeter on 7th January 2016. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in developing web-based tools or software applications related to outdoor recreation and valuation analysis. Companies that can offer innovative solutions in information technology and programming services, as well as those experienced in e-tendering platforms like Bravo, will be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging with such procurement activities could enhance their visibility and support expansion into public sector projects. ## Notice To deliver an initial open access1 web based tool for valuation of outdoor recreation in UK for use in a range of practical decision contexts and users. This initial version of the tool (proto-type version 1.0) would allow interactive mapping of recreation sites and in this initial stage of the tool look to develop analytical capability for specific policy questions relating to valuing existing and new recreational sites. It is recognised that further development (beyond this project) would be required to achieve full functionality of the tool over time. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses e-tendering, provided by Bravosolutions. In order to access the Bravo system you will need to be registered. Could I therefore request that you register on the Bravo portal for Defra. 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The link you require for new registration/amendments to registrations is - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58acf328-6b6f-4a21-98cb-f881296fe661 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2015 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 7 Jan 2016 | | Contract period | 4 Jan 2016 - 4 Apr 2016 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £24,778 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £24,778 | | 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS | | 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 - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72212000 - Programming services of application software - 72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services ## Release History - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58acf328-6b6f-4a21-98cb-f881296fe661 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58acf328-6b6f-4a21-98cb-f881296fe661 7th March 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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