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title: "Blended Finance Models"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b1f46efb-d267-4674-b341-9db4e36d3f61"
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# Blended Finance Models

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b1f46efb-d267-4674-b341-9db4e36d3f61

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Blended Finance Models" has been awarded by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focused on research and experimental development services within the environmental sector. The contract, valued at £320,655.90, was awarded to Vivid Economics Ltd and is set to run from 21st July 2021 to 20th March 2022. This process followed an open procurement method, and the tender period concluded on 2nd June 2021, with the award announced on 14th July 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and analysis, particularly those focused on environmental financing models. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts, leveraging their expertise in developing innovative financial frameworks that align with environmental land management schemes.

## Notice

This contract has been awarded conduct research and analysis on the potential models for blended finance within the new environmental land management schemes. It will combine reviews of existing thinking, and analysis from first principles, to scope the full range of blended finance models that the schemes could help underpin.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a15f493-f2c8-4896-a4c4-2ff8921886cd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 20 Jul 2021 - 20 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £320,655 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £320,655 |
| 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 | VIVID ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2021 at 10:45 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a15f493-f2c8-4896-a4c4-2ff8921886cd
- 16 Aug 2021 at 08:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a15f493-f2c8-4896-a4c4-2ff8921886cd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a15f493-f2c8-4896-a4c4-2ff8921886cd
  4th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c1f65ad2-fd4c-4835-9dc0-42ee71dae7fc
  n/a

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