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title: "Eval Effectiveness Beta Env Benefits Nature Tool as Nat Capital Decision Tool"
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# Eval Effectiveness Beta Env Benefits Nature Tool as Nat Capital Decision Tool

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-efc6f8dc-9c4d-459e-a89e-8ec95f617f27

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Eval Effectiveness Beta Env Benefits Nature Tool as Nat Capital Decision Tool" is initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focused on research and development services. The contract is set to commence on 14th September 2021 and will end on 31st March 2022, with a total value of £93,294.93. The procurement is classified under the CPV code for research and development services (73000000) and follows an open procedure below threshold. The tender was published on 29th July 2021, with a deadline for submissions on 31st August 2021. The delivery addresses for offers can include locations across the UK and various overseas territories.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in environmental research and consultancy, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in sustainable growth, natural capital assessment, and decision-support tools would find this procurement especially relevant. Engaging in this tender could enable businesses to contribute to essential planning decisions while advancing their growth within the sector.

## Notice

Evaluation of the effectiveness of the Beta Environmental Benefits from Nature Tool as a natural capital decision-support tool. Project Objectives - Implement the evaluation framework for the Environmental Benefits from Nature Tool (formerly called the eco-metric) - Run c20 pilots to determine how the tool is: o influencing planning decisions o improving consideration of natural capital o supporting sustainable growth o best used with NE strategic natural capital planning resources and green infrastructure standards to achieve the above outcomes. 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/06c12f1a-5ea3-449f-8af1-66a6aa29af99 |
| 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 | 14 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 13 Sep 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £93,294 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £93,294 |
| 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 | PETERBOROUGH |
| 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 | COLLINGWOOD ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 14 Sep 2021 at 15:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06c12f1a-5ea3-449f-8af1-66a6aa29af99
- 29 Jul 2021 at 13:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08ad43ed-bc06-41ed-be03-0c8227fdc417

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06c12f1a-5ea3-449f-8af1-66a6aa29af99
  14th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08ad43ed-bc06-41ed-be03-0c8227fdc417
  29th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/68ff7b98-3740-4ab8-9898-492e8b76d26c
  Redacted copy of Nature Tool contract

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