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title: "Natural Environment Investment Readiness Fund - Scoping and Design of the"
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# Natural Environment Investment Readiness Fund - Scoping and Design of the

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6d83b6bc-12d4-4f79-82a5-752854546540

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Natural Environment Investment Readiness Fund - Scoping and Design of the" was initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, located in London, England. This process falls under the industry category of evaluation consultancy services, with a procurement method classified as a direct single tender action, below threshold. The tender period concluded on 24 March 2021, while the contract period spans from 29 March 2021 to 31 July 2021. The total contract value is £25,000, which has been awarded to the Green Finance Institute Ltd, with the award date confirmed as 7 April 2021.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the consultancy sector, particularly those specialising in environmental assessments or programme evaluations, to engage with public sector projects. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is designed to include diverse suppliers. Winning this type of contract could enhance a company's portfolio, providing a platform for further growth and the chance to contribute to impactful environmental initiatives.

## Notice

The role of evaluation is to assess evidence on the process, impact and value for money of NEIRF grant funded projects and the IRF programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0912ebcb-785c-43ed-a56d-e78116509de0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 28 Mar 2021 - 31 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000 |
| 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 | GREEN FINANCE INSTITUTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2021 at 13:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0912ebcb-785c-43ed-a56d-e78116509de0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0912ebcb-785c-43ed-a56d-e78116509de0
  30th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dc73d7e0-093d-45f4-8d69-30342f513e52
  n/a

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