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title: "Blended Finance Models"
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buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL"
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# Blended Finance Models

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ea863c0f-ad7c-44aa-8698-c1549723eed7

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## Summary

The Defra Network eTendering Portal is currently seeking suppliers for the "Blended Finance Models" project, a tender focused on research and analysis of blended finance within new environmental land management schemes. This procurement falls under the industry category of research and development services, with a total value of £350,000. The tender is in the active stage with a submission deadline set for 2nd June 2021, following which the contract period is scheduled to start on 12th July 2021 and conclude by 11th March 2022. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, indicating a competitive opportunity for all interested parties.

This tender presents excellent growth opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in consultancy and research services. Companies with expertise in environmental finance and related areas will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The successful supplier will have the chance to influence the development of innovative financial models that could significantly impact environmental sustainability initiatives in the UK.

## Notice

Defra is looking for a Supplier to conduct research and analysis on the potential models for blended finance within the new environmental land management schemes. The Supplier 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/6228998f-6a6e-4af9-b8f4-d0dec15b273d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Jul 2021 - 11 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2021 at 17:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6228998f-6a6e-4af9-b8f4-d0dec15b273d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6228998f-6a6e-4af9-b8f4-d0dec15b273d
  28th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=51207
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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