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title: "Understanding what works and supporting provision of nature-based therapeutic interventions for people with an identifiable mental illness"
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# Understanding what works and supporting provision of nature-based therapeutic interventions for people with an identifiable mental illness

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9f752092-dfe4-4707-975e-62fba43365b7

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focusing on a project titled "Understanding what works and supporting provision of nature-based therapeutic interventions for people with an identifiable mental illness." This initiative falls within the research and development consultancy services category and is aimed at enhancing the provision of nature-based therapies for mental health. The tender period concluded on 4th January 2019, with a contract awarded on 6th February 2019, starting from 11th February 2019 and running until 10th February 2020. This ongoing contract is noteworthy as it represents an open procurement method under the open procedure (below threshold) classification, covering delivery to locations including the United Kingdom and beyond.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research consultancy, economic research, and social research services to contribute to mental health advancements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find their capabilities especially relevant, as the project aims to foster effective nature-based therapeutic interventions. Engaging with this research project could enable these organisations to leverage their expertise in delivering impactful mental health solutions, potentially leading to further business growth and community support.

## Notice

This research aims to deliver greater understanding and insight to support effective delivery of nature-based therapeutic interventions for people with mental illness. This research will review available evidence and existing practice to identify effective interventions and practice in the provision of nature-based mental health therapies. The project aims to deepen our understanding of what works, for whom, in what circumstances, and why, and identify the kind of interventions and delivery models that demonstrate the greatest benefits. The research should examine the barriers and challenges to the effective provision of nature-based therapeutic interventions and provide recommendations for how these could be overcome. The project should seek to inform and support current and future provision of nature-based mental health therapies; how these could be planned, delivered and promoted further in practice. 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/b56f020e-60be-461a-bd37-f119d98711b4 |
| 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 | 19 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 11 Feb 2019 - 10 Feb 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,666 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £160,666 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development
- 79311400 - Economic research services
- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2019 at 13:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b56f020e-60be-461a-bd37-f119d98711b4
- 27 Nov 2018 at 14:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b584e04a-2cf8-409f-adc8-e728aeec0497

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b56f020e-60be-461a-bd37-f119d98711b4
  19th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b584e04a-2cf8-409f-adc8-e728aeec0497
  27th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/53804e30-0341-49a3-8f04-d94ac63b98f4
  n/a

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