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title: "project_24128 - Action C1 - Undertake a Programme of Work to Prevent the Introduction of IAS The East Region"
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# project_24128 - Action C1 - Undertake a Programme of Work to Prevent the Introduction of IAS The East Region

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a32960a4-4cf6-4123-b65d-495369771930

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## Summary

The public procurement process titled "Project_24128 - Action C1 - Undertake a Programme of Work to Prevent the Introduction of IAS The East Region" is managed by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focusing on services related to research and development. This initiative falls within the industry category of research and development services and is located in the East of England, United Kingdom. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with the tender having been completed on 26th October 2018, corresponding with a contract period starting from 28th March 2019 and concluding on 31st March 2020. The total value of the contract awarded is £20,300, and it involves Norfolk County Council as the successful supplier.

This procurement presents valuable opportunities for businesses, especially those that provide consultancy and research services in environmental management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in this tender, given its focus on innovative approaches to invasive alien species management. Engaging in this project could enhance business growth for those catering to ecological sustainability and environmental protection, thus fostering collaboration within the industry.

## 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/6a6f7677-1743-4346-a740-a42e1f8ee600 |
| 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 | 28 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,300 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,300 |
| 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 | NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |

## 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 10:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a6f7677-1743-4346-a740-a42e1f8ee600

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a6f7677-1743-4346-a740-a42e1f8ee600
  3rd July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d855e0ee-a4d9-4b12-b013-36d33795c844
  n/a

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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