--- title: "Defra 25YEP Indicator Development: Functional Species" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8eddd9bd-0496-41f7-85b5-b72c6957ecce" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8eddd9bd-0496-41f7-85b5-b72c6957ecce" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8eddd9bd-0496-41f7-85b5-b72c6957ecce.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8eddd9bd-0496-41f7-85b5-b72c6957ecce.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2020-12-04" --- # Defra 25YEP Indicator Development: Functional Species Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8eddd9bd-0496-41f7-85b5-b72c6957ecce [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8eddd9bd-0496-41f7-85b5-b72c6957ecce) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8eddd9bd-0496-41f7-85b5-b72c6957ecce.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, seeking bids for the project titled "Defra 25YEP Indicator Development: Functional Species". This initiative falls within the research and development services category, with a focus on stakeholder engagement to enhance pollinator indicators. The tender is currently open and set to close on 4th January 2021, while the contract period runs from 18th January to 31st March 2021. The procurement method is an open procedure under the defined threshold, allowing various suppliers to participate from the UK and British Overseas Territories. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the research and consultancy sectors, particularly those focused on environmental studies, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in ecological research, pollination services, and related consultancy are especially well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this project could help enhance business visibility and foster growth in the ecological services market. ## Notice The aim of this study is to carry out stakeholder engagement to collate priorities and options for the development of the interim indicator (D7 in the 25 Year Environment Plan) and explore opportunities and undertake research to support extending the current pollinator indicator to take better account of pollination service. Additional information: Thank you for your interest in tendering for this requirement, You will need to access the documents through Bravo Solutions portal. 1) The web address is https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure). 2. Express an Interest in the tender - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant PQQ/ ITT to access the content. - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. - This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) -You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box 3. Responding to the tender - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ/ ITT - There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. Please give yourself enough time to complete this before the deadline. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the e-Tendering help desk. Please direct all questions and queries through the message function of the portal, including any clarification questions. This is to ensure no questions are missed and that all answers can be shared with all interested suppliers at the same time ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e812b3a9-46da-4459-a609-d36e9aedc0c9 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Dec 2020 | | Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 4 Dec 2020 at 13:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e812b3a9-46da-4459-a609-d36e9aedc0c9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e812b3a9-46da-4459-a609-d36e9aedc0c9 4th December 2020 - Opportunity 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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