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title: "RDE750 Understanding quality assurance methods of nature recovery projects"
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# RDE750 Understanding quality assurance methods of nature recovery projects

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9b831e0e-a7b5-4323-9ad7-b52e7f4b5dc0

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## Summary

Natural England has awarded a contract for a research project titled "RDE750 Understanding quality assurance methods of nature recovery projects" to Eunomia Research & Consulting Ltd. This project falls under the "Research and development consultancy services" industry category, with activities spanning locations including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement process, which concluded on 21st January 2025, utilised a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract started on 28th January 2025 and will end on 30th March 2025, with a total contract value of £24,988.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those focusing on environmental and quality assurance projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to benefit from this procurement, given the project's focus and the procurement method. This contract allows businesses to contribute to important research on nature recovery, providing visibility and potential future collaborations within the government sector.

## Notice

A research project to gain an understanding and analysis of different methods of nature recovery project quality assurance currently used and recommendations based on this analysis as to Defra's Arms Length Bodies roles in the project quality assurance space and how this may be applied

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2cdfc35-11cb-4eb0-9c6f-1cecdbf3e905 |
| 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 | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Jan 2025 - 30 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,988 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,988 |
| 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 | 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 | EUNOMIA RESEARCH & CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2025 at 15:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2cdfc35-11cb-4eb0-9c6f-1cecdbf3e905

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2cdfc35-11cb-4eb0-9c6f-1cecdbf3e905
  29th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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