--- title: "Evaluation of EU LIFE Funds in England" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-eba1fee1-000d-4242-a77c-1f9e160678ac" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eba1fee1-000d-4242-a77c-1f9e160678ac" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eba1fee1-000d-4242-a77c-1f9e160678ac.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eba1fee1-000d-4242-a77c-1f9e160678ac.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2019-08-01" --- # Evaluation of EU LIFE Funds in England Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eba1fee1-000d-4242-a77c-1f9e160678ac [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eba1fee1-000d-4242-a77c-1f9e160678ac) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eba1fee1-000d-4242-a77c-1f9e160678ac.json) ## Summary The procurement process, titled "Evaluation of EU LIFE Funds in England," is initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, based in Peterborough, England. This tender relates to research and development services, specifically falling under the services category. The tender, which is complete, had a closing date on 16th October 2018, and the contract period commenced on 27th November 2018, running until 28th March 2019. The total value of the contracted service is £74,777, and the procurement method used is selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on environmental consultancy and research. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the nature of the services required. Companies with expertise in environmental projects and funding evaluation will likely find this procurement beneficial, supporting potential business growth through their involvement in government initiatives and sustainability projects. ## Notice LIFE funds are widely used in the UK to support complex or innovative environmental projects. Natural England has estimated that the UK may receive over PS200m of LIFE funds from the 2014 - 2020 Funding Period. The Commission recently revealed that the UK is the most successful member state at claiming awarded funds and Natural England have enjoyed a high success rate over the past years.. Following the exit of the UK from the EU, it is likely that the UK will no longer be able to bid for LIFE funding, though the updated regulations do enable non-EU countries to 'pay-as-they-go' to take part in the LIFE programme. The overall aim of this research project is to develop an evidence base relevant to determining the need for a LIFE type fund in the UK / England to support governments 25 Year Environment Plan. The research will consist of two distinct elements: the first, an evaluation of the historic and current use of LIFE in England ; the second, a forward lo 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/cce62d23-b969-4818-a3c3-33c5256797a9 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Aug 2019 | | Submission deadline | 16 Oct 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 9 Nov 2018 | | Contract period | 27 Nov 2018 - 28 Mar 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £74,777 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £74,777 | | 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 | PETERBOTOUGH | | 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 | ICF CONSULTING SERVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 1 Aug 2019 at 11:11 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cce62d23-b969-4818-a3c3-33c5256797a9 - 29 Nov 2018 at 10:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cce62d23-b969-4818-a3c3-33c5256797a9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cce62d23-b969-4818-a3c3-33c5256797a9 1st August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/146e7bce-c242-4e22-8507-8fe745d68c5c n/a ## Notice URLs - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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