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title: "Provision of Evaluation Services - Species Survival Fund"
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# Provision of Evaluation Services - Species Survival Fund

Buyer: BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ec10c914-ca2a-45a0-a11e-813d4273e411

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Provision of Evaluation Services - Species Survival Fund" has been completed by BIP Solutions Limited, on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). This contract falls under the industry category of evaluation consultancy services, with a focus on creating and restoring wildlife-rich habitats in England. The contract, valued at £198,600 GBP, is to be delivered by Wavehill Ltd, starting from 13 June 2024 and ending on 30 June 2026. The procurement method used was an open procedure (above threshold), and the award stage was completed on 12 June 2024. The procurement allows service delivery across various countries, including the United Kingdom and numerous international territories.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy and evaluation services, particularly those with a focus on environmental projects. Ideal candidates include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), given that the contract is open to such organisations. By participating in this tender, businesses can enhance their portfolio, expand their market presence, and contribute to significant environmental goals, such as meeting the 2030 Species Abundance target in England. Companies equipped to deliver comprehensive evaluation services and with a commitment to environmental conservation are well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in the future.

## Notice

We are seeking a supplier to deliver the evaluation of the Species Survival Fund (SSF). The Heritage Fund is delivering this programme on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). The SSF is a two-year PS25million fund which focuses on the creation and restoration of wildlife-rich habitats to support species abundance at a landscape, catchment or local scale. The fund is designed to make early progress towards the statutory 2030 Species Abundance target in England. The SSF is being delivered by the National Heritage Memorial Fund, operating as the Heritage Fund, on behalf of Defra. The Heritage Fund is working in partnership with Defra to deliver this programme, with input from the Environment Agency and Natural England.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15eb3f3c-69da-47b1-a9ea-632146c5c376 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 12 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £198,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £198,600 |
| 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 | BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC4R 2YA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Dowgate |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WAVEHILL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Sep 2024 at 09:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15eb3f3c-69da-47b1-a9ea-632146c5c376

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15eb3f3c-69da-47b1-a9ea-632146c5c376
  6th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=887148866
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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