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title: "Consultant for a decision framework for adverse effect on habitat from air pollution"
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# Consultant for a decision framework for adverse effect on habitat from air pollution

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eec33e9b-ef77-4df4-a37d-a1d81a4c3e3a

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## Summary

The UK Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) is undertaking a procurement process for consultancy services focused on developing a decision framework addressing the adverse effects on habitats due to air pollution. The title of the tender is "Consultant for a decision framework for adverse effect on habitat from air pollution," which falls under the research and development consultancy services category. The procurement method is open, with the deadline for submitting tenders ending on 31 January 2019. The contract is set to commence on 18 February 2019 and will run until 31 July 2019, covering activities relevant to both the UK and international standards in environmental conservation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for organisations engaged in environmental consultancy and research, particularly those with expertise in air quality management and ecological assessments. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the tender specifications indicate suitability for these types of businesses. Successful applicants will be instrumental in advising governmental bodies and local authorities, thereby contributing to public health and environmental sustainability initiatives.

## Notice

The consultancy would provide independent evaluation of current process and datasets to then support development of an evidence based framework for advising on adverse effect on habitat from air pollution. This is in light of current legal challenge and recent caselaw that has resulted in active challenge to current approaches to advising on air pollution impacts. This is a Natural England project that would contribute to KPIs on transparency, capability building and delivery of chargeable advice as well as Conservation 21 objectives for landscape resilience. The work will also be useful for fulfilling Defra commitments within the clean air strategy for advice to local authorities. 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/81b54833-b37a-4083-a01b-4d222c0974c5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 18 Feb 2019 - 31 Jul 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 | 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 | DTA ECOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2019 at 13:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81b54833-b37a-4083-a01b-4d222c0974c5
- 7 Jan 2019 at 14:07 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e89b2069-5bb6-457a-bca1-dfb06ac93b02
- 7 Jan 2019 at 13:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e89b2069-5bb6-457a-bca1-dfb06ac93b02

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81b54833-b37a-4083-a01b-4d222c0974c5
  25th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e89b2069-5bb6-457a-bca1-dfb06ac93b02
  7th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ebe3e5d6-57e5-4ece-8be6-5314b367f190
  Redacted Contract

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