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title: "project_24128 - Action C1 - Undertake a Programme of Work to Prevent the Introduction of IAS The North and Midlands"
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# project_24128 - Action C1 - Undertake a Programme of Work to Prevent the Introduction of IAS The North and Midlands

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-80f3e9a9-bf41-4b0d-8cdd-73b02802a4b2

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to a project titled "Action C1 - Undertake a Programme of Work to Prevent the Introduction of IAS The North and Midlands", led by the Defra Network eTendering Portal. This initiative, classified under the CPV code 73000000 for research and development services, is focused on invasive alien species management across various regions in England, including North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, and West Midlands. The contract, valued at £50,550, commenced on 25th February 2019 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2020. The tender process was conducted using an open procurement method, with a tender period that ended on 26th October 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in environmental consultancy and research services, particularly those specialising in biodiversity and ecological management. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as the nature of the project requires innovative solutions and local knowledge, which these entities often possess. Firms looking to expand their footprint in environmental conservation projects would greatly benefit from participating in this initiative.

## Notice

RAPID (Reducing And Preventing IAS Dispersal) LIFE is a three year project led by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), with Natural England and Bristol Zoo as key partners, that will pilot an innovative approach to Invasive Alien Species (IAS) management in freshwater aquatic, riparian and coastal environments across England. 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/f074df90-8bb1-4154-b15d-d944a45c7545 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 25 Feb 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,550 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,550 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | YORKSHIRE DALES RIVERS TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2019 at 08:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f074df90-8bb1-4154-b15d-d944a45c7545

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f074df90-8bb1-4154-b15d-d944a45c7545
  3rd July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c6e71876-5c5c-420c-acb4-4fe3345a5247
  n/a

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

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