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title: "Ecometric approach to Growing Natural Capital Phase 2"
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# Ecometric approach to Growing Natural Capital Phase 2

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aa0bb66e-0b69-40cb-a869-63bbabe6635a

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by the Defra Network eTendering Portal for the project titled "Ecometric approach to Growing Natural Capital Phase 2". This initiative falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services, with a contract value of £77,338. The procurement method utilised is a direct single tender action, completed as of 3rd September 2018. The contract period commenced on 18th September 2018 and will last until 31st March 2019, covering delivery in locations that include the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and Europe.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses focused on biodiversity-related projects and environmental consultancy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the biodiversity-led focus of the Ecometric initiative. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in ecological research, sustainability, and development will likely find a favourable position in this procurement, aligning their services with governmental environmental ambitions.

## Notice

The Ecometric is designed to work in conjunction with the existing Defra biodiversity metric to secure wider benefits for people, places and nature from investment in biodiversity. It is deliberately biodiversity-led and will capture the wider goods and services delivered by biodiversity net gain, building on the ambitions set out in the 25 Year Environment Plan 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/0be37ade-9e03-42af-a0ee-afd78813bb45 |
| 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 | 21 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 17 Sep 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £77,338 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £77,338 |
| 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 | PETERBOROUGH |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE1 1NG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH41 Peterborough |
| Local authority | Peterborough |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Peterborough |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RESEARCH SERVICES, UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 Sep 2018 at 10:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0be37ade-9e03-42af-a0ee-afd78813bb45

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0be37ade-9e03-42af-a0ee-afd78813bb45
  21st September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a97c33d6-6042-4dfb-8e84-a83da0a71faa
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## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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