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title: "Surveillance strategy for Oak Processionary Moth (OPM) - Definition of objectives"
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# Surveillance strategy for Oak Processionary Moth (OPM) - Definition of objectives

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bca5980b-6d3e-43d9-ba0b-2207e8444c4b

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## Summary

The public procurement process revolves around a contract awarded by the Defra Network eTendering Portal for a project titled "Surveillance strategy for Oak Processionary Moth (OPM) - Definition of objectives." This project falls under the research services industry, with a total value of £18,500. The procurement process was classified as limited, awarded without prior publication of a contract notice. Key dates include a tender period that ended on 3rd October 2016, with the contract effective from 1st November 2016 until 31st March 2017, and the award was finalised on 20th December 2016, published on 19th January 2017. The contract is set to be delivered across various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in environmental and research services, particularly those focusing on ecological monitoring and surveillance strategies. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in conducting consultations, facilitating workshops, and developing strategic objectives tailored to environmental policies will find this tender especially accessible. Engaging in this type of government contract can bolster a company’s profile, providing valuable experience and potentially leading to further contracts within the sector.

## Notice

The purpose of the project is to provide support to Defra Tree Health policy in the definition of objectives for future surveilllance of the Oak Processionary Moth. This is one component of a wider process by which Defra will determine a cost-effective surveillance strategy that is be adaptable to epidemiological and policy developments, set within a wider strategic review of policy relating to OPM. The assignment will involve consultations with Defra and Foresty Commission officials to discuss surveillance objectives, a facilitated workshop to discuss the findings and a note codifying the conclusions. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses e-tendering, provided by Bravosolutions. In order to access the Bravo system you will need to be registered. Could I therefore request that you register on the Bravo portal for Defra. If you're already registered on the Bravo portal please check that your registration includes Defra, as you have to specify us in order to correctly receive the tender documents. If you have any problems with the registration process, please contact the Bravo helpline on 0800 368 4850 or alternatively email them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. The link you require for new registration/amendments to registrations is - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cb3eaff-1c38-4429-bdbb-7badc591ef50 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Oct 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2016 - 31 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,500 |
| 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 | ICF CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 79714000 - Surveillance services
- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2017 at 11:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cb3eaff-1c38-4429-bdbb-7badc591ef50

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cb3eaff-1c38-4429-bdbb-7badc591ef50
  19th January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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