--- title: "The risk and uncertainty associated with participation in green finance markets" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-93f452ed-2be0-43cb-a9cf-819065bc74e8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-93f452ed-2be0-43cb-a9cf-819065bc74e8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-93f452ed-2be0-43cb-a9cf-819065bc74e8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-93f452ed-2be0-43cb-a9cf-819065bc74e8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2025-07-03" --- # The risk and uncertainty associated with participation in green finance markets Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-93f452ed-2be0-43cb-a9cf-819065bc74e8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-93f452ed-2be0-43cb-a9cf-819065bc74e8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-93f452ed-2be0-43cb-a9cf-819065bc74e8.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the contract titled "The risk and uncertainty associated with participation in green finance markets" involves Natural England, a public body based in Nottingham, England. The tender falls under the research services industry category and was conducted through an open procedure, targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The contract, valued at £33,333, commenced on 6th September 2023 and is set to conclude by 31st March 2024. The award notice was published on 20th December 2023, marking the latest update in the process. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those focused on environmental and agricultural sectors. By participating in this market, firms can expand their portfolio in the burgeoning field of green finance. The contract's scope to explore risk management strategies in this area is particularly suitable for businesses with expertise in market analysis and management consulting. The open procurement method ensures a competitive platform for SMEs and VCSEs looking to establish or enhance their presence in the green finance sector. ## Notice This research aims to understand the factors driving farmers/land managers decisions to participate in green finance markets. Specifically, to identify the risk-relieving strategies that farmers/land managers employ to mitigate against market uncertainty and which critically, enables them to engage with green finance. Additional information: To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached. Your response must be sent to stephen.jones@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on 23rd August 2023. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to stephen.jones@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93aed20d-a504-4615-a9fa-5af53534b3b9 | | 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 | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | 23 Aug 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 24 Aug 2023 | | Contract period | 5 Sep 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £33,333 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £33,179 | | 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 | NATURAL ENGLAND | | Locality | NOTTINGHAM | | Post town | Nottingham | | Postcode | NG2 4LA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham | | Local authority | Nottingham | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Nottingham East | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | FERA SCIENCE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 3 Jul 2025 at 11:19 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93aed20d-a504-4615-a9fa-5af53534b3b9 - 20 Dec 2023 at 13:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93aed20d-a504-4615-a9fa-5af53534b3b9 - 4 Aug 2023 at 14:49 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2079928f-8b51-4798-a7c1-4f764cb87388 - 3 Aug 2023 at 08:35 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2079928f-8b51-4798-a7c1-4f764cb87388 - 2 Aug 2023 at 10:27 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2079928f-8b51-4798-a7c1-4f764cb87388 - 1 Aug 2023 at 08:26 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2079928f-8b51-4798-a7c1-4f764cb87388 - 27 Jul 2023 at 09:49 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2079928f-8b51-4798-a7c1-4f764cb87388 - 25 Jul 2023 at 10:57 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2079928f-8b51-4798-a7c1-4f764cb87388 - 20 Jul 2023 at 14:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2079928f-8b51-4798-a7c1-4f764cb87388 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93aed20d-a504-4615-a9fa-5af53534b3b9 3rd July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2079928f-8b51-4798-a7c1-4f764cb87388 4th August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f7add9d6-663e-4472-baaa-7287ae737ff0 RFQ Document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c0db2f15-b4bd-4245-b6b5-6f23d42b8455 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/76447b56-0208-4b31-ac62-878a636d4480 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3e4e9a42-a3ab-4c28-9bf1-d3ea055cd294 RFQ document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1aa25ba6-af62-49e9-9403-30b7e8e4562a Q&A document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a0f782e3-08a2-4b23-94b2-9602324b77ae Green finance report - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c1d051e6-1a80-4286-82a0-c767936595a4 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/10433262-c255-4553-bd07-02a594040d7a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7bd01538-ac3e-41e2-b1e7-1719c5cf4e99 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d5bb42ab-9794-4447-815e-57d184fba11f - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/a7873869-4cdd-45aa-95f9-95199d49a87b ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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