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title: "Systems modelling for evidence-informed peatland policy"
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# Systems modelling for evidence-informed peatland policy

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a6d80bda-b752-4c6b-9ed8-caf48f9adae5

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to a contract titled "Systems modelling for evidence-informed peatland policy", issued by the Defra Network eTendering Portal in London, England. This project falls under the research services industry category, with a total contract value of £23,778.94. The procurement method is a direct award through a single tender action, reflecting that it was below the threshold for competitive bidding. The contract period commenced on 21 December 2020 and will conclude on 31 March 2021. The tender period ended on 18 December 2020.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), that are engaged in research services and related fields. Companies with expertise in wildfire mitigation, upland systems, and policy development may find this contract particularly relevant. By participating in such contracts, businesses can enhance their visibility in the public sector and contribute to significant environmental policy initiatives, potentially leading to further collaborative opportunities in the future.

## Notice

- Understand the behaviour of land managers in relation to wildfire mitigation and risk. - Gain expert insight into how wildfire issues interact with the wider upland system. - Integrate wildfire findings into the upland systems thinking model (parallel project_31389) to evaluate the likelihood of adoption and consequences of different wildfire prevention policies and interventions. - Understand the social impact of different wildfire policy options. 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/020cde13-cba8-4be8-a747-d93a6be07539 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 21 Dec 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £23,778 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £23,778 |
| 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 | SAC COMMERCIAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2021 at 14:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/020cde13-cba8-4be8-a747-d93a6be07539

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/020cde13-cba8-4be8-a747-d93a6be07539
  18th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/39c1be0f-52ae-4aa1-9efc-61e2036955b3
  n/a

## Notice URLs

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

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