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title: "Eco-metric approach to Growing Natural Capital Phase 3"
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# Eco-metric approach to Growing Natural Capital Phase 3

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ab9af228-a7b8-4bec-89dd-375208b736ac

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Eco-metric approach to Growing Natural Capital Phase 3" was initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focusing on research and development services in the biodiversity industry. The contract, which is valued at £22,830, will take place within the United Kingdom, starting from 23rd September 2019 and concluding on 31st March 2020. The procurement method selected for this process is a direct one, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The award was officially announced on 20th November 2019 and is complete.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in environmental research, consultancy, and biodiversity services, allowing them to contribute to innovative projects focused on gaining wider environmental benefits. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, particularly those with expertise in experimental tool development and evaluation within ecological frameworks. Engaging in this project could foster business growth by expanding service offerings and enhancing visibility within the public sector.

## Notice

The Eco-metric Tool is designed to work in conjunction with the updated biodiversity metric 2.0 to secure wider benefits for people, places and nature from investment in biodiversity . It is biodiversity-led and will capture the wider goods and services delivered by biodiversity net gain, building on ambitions set out in the 25 Year Environment Plan. The Eco-metric is a research and development project, focusing on experimental development, drawing on existing knowledge gained from research and practical experience, directed to producing a new tool. The project is being undertaken in phases and phase 3 will focus on a detailed evaluation of pilots already undertaken and make consequent improvements to the Eco-metric tool. 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/58f71fe4-0d04-4e72-b939-dda30f89c836 |
| 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 | 20 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 22 Sep 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,830 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,830 |
| 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 | 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

- 20 Nov 2019 at 13:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58f71fe4-0d04-4e72-b939-dda30f89c836

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58f71fe4-0d04-4e72-b939-dda30f89c836
  20th November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/977f6ef1-37de-44b4-9336-b68505519a2f
  n/a

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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