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title: "Developing a modelling tool to assist with prioritising investments in natural capital"
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# Developing a modelling tool to assist with prioritising investments in natural capital

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e04052a8-a939-4a8c-b5af-d7ac5f975c0a

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal as the buying organisation, seeking to develop a modelling tool aimed at prioritising investments in natural capital. This initiative falls under the environmental planning industry category and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 9 January 2017. The associated contract period started on 1 March 2017 and is set to end on 31 March 2018, with a total estimated value of £379,344.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focusing on environmental services and planning, particularly those capable of developing integrated economic models and user-friendly interfaces. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to participate, given the tender's inclusive requirements. This project aligns with the UK Government's 25 Year Environment Plan, making it a vital opportunity for firms engaged in sustainability-focused innovations and environmental technology solutions.

## Notice

1) To fund the development and expansion of spatially explicit, integrated, natural capital model to cover a broad range of Defra Group interests, including flood risk management and land management change; and 2) To develop an accessible user interface for the natural capital model (thereby turning it into a useable tool for Government and other stakeholders). The natural capital model and subsequent tool will help users to prioritise environmental interventions (as part of the development of the Government's 25 Year Environment Plan) by signposting those with greatest net benefits and value for money. 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/e3ba55c4-1adb-49f4-8e22-0c1535a10eeb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £379,344 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £379,344 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services
- 90712000 - Environmental planning

## Release History

- 15 Mar 2017 at 14:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3ba55c4-1adb-49f4-8e22-0c1535a10eeb
- 1 Dec 2016 at 14:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c41c930-df28-47ee-9546-bb1601e386fd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3ba55c4-1adb-49f4-8e22-0c1535a10eeb
  15th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c41c930-df28-47ee-9546-bb1601e386fd
  1st December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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