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title: "RDE321Best Practice for Spatial Planning and Other Effective Management Process"
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# RDE321Best Practice for Spatial Planning and Other Effective Management Process

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6e8ec9fd-b47d-4647-b8f6-34965266686f

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has awarded a contract for the project titled "Best Practice for Spatial Planning and Other Effective Management Process" worth £114,799.90. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from 5th December 2023 to 25th August 2024. The project seeks to enhance understanding of biodiversity-inclusive spatial planning globally, offering growth opportunities for businesses in research and development consultancy services.

Companies experienced in spatial planning, research and development consultancy services are well-suited to compete for this tender. The project aims to provide best practice advice for the global implementation of biodiversity frameworks. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. The contracting authority is the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs based in London, UK.

## Notice

Defra is seeking an experienced supplier in spatial planning and other effective management processes, to deliver evidence and best practice advice to support the global implementation of Target 1 of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF), as well as considering outcomes relevant for other elements of the KMGBF (e.g. Targets 2 and 3). This project will be delivered in two phases with the aim of: 1. Increasing understanding of the existing types and scale of use of biodiversity-inclusive spatial planning and other effective management processes* across marine and terrestrial ecosystems globally. *Although not defined by the CBD, 'other effective management processes' is understood to be a broader term to encapsulate various decision making and management tools and processes (e.g., Environmental Impact Assessments, Strategic Environmental Assessments and could include elements of the role of regional fisheries management organisations). These are applicable to terrestrial and marine ecosystems but will have particular value for the global ocean where there is no single mechanism for spatial planning. 2. Understanding what has and has not worked, to produce best practice recommendations to help guide CBD Parties in effective implementation of KMGBF Target 1 (see link for definitions), noting that biodiversity-inclusive spatial planning and other effective management processes should deliver for biodiversity and ecosystem services under Target 1.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d7eddb1-04c2-4277-9146-867b212741cc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 5 Dec 2023 - 25 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £114,799 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £114,799 |
| 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 | ICF CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Jun 2024 at 14:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d7eddb1-04c2-4277-9146-867b212741cc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d7eddb1-04c2-4277-9146-867b212741cc
  13th June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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