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title: "Developing evidence based framework for nutrient neutrality"
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# Developing evidence based framework for nutrient neutrality

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f47a4afa-94c3-4413-befc-d63dd3c12f1f

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## Summary

The Defra Network eTendering Portal is conducting a tender titled "Developing evidence based framework for nutrient neutrality," aimed at the environmental services sector in the UK. This project focuses on creating guidance and tools that assist Natural England staff in evaluating nutrient neutrality mitigation proposals. The tendering process, which utilised an open procurement method, was active until 1st November 2021, with the contract awarded on 19th November 2021. The contract period commenced on 22nd November 2021 and will conclude on 25th March 2022, with a total value of £52,374.25.

This opportunity allows businesses specialised in environmental consulting and analysis to engage with the government on vital ecological projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in habitat restoration, ecological assessments, and environmental management are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as it emphasises collaboration in developing effective mitigation strategies. The insights gained from these projects can aid businesses in diversifying their services and accessing further opportunities within public sector contracts.

## Notice

The objective of this project is to develop guidance and/or tools based on the best available evidence which can enable Natural England staff to adequately and appropriately comment on a range of nutrient neutrality mitigation proposals. The project is in three parts: - Reviewing and collating the evidence around the nutrient exports from semi natural habitats and the effectiveness of habitat restoration in reducing nutrients exports. - Develop a framework approach for how to assess the effectiveness of habitat restoration mitigation proposals. - Development of a nutrient mitigation look up tool.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f15baf7-0bcc-4c11-9bbe-d06acc63f84c |
| 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 | 29 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 22 Nov 2021 - 25 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £52,374 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £52,374 |
| 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 | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5AH |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RICARDO AEA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 29 Nov 2021 at 14:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f15baf7-0bcc-4c11-9bbe-d06acc63f84c
- 4 Oct 2021 at 07:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a030a754-b8df-42c4-94d2-2e7ca5c433cc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f15baf7-0bcc-4c11-9bbe-d06acc63f84c
  29th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a030a754-b8df-42c4-94d2-2e7ca5c433cc
  4th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dca234d0-6724-4857-8d6e-687e180f77ef
  n/a

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