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title: "AESME Lot 9: Agri Environment Scheme Contribution to Ecological Connectivity"
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# AESME Lot 9: Agri Environment Scheme Contribution to Ecological Connectivity

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f68f9517-1146-4c36-b7fd-3d1ce430ad12

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## Summary

The procurement process for the project titled "AESME Lot 9: Agri Environment Scheme Contribution to Ecological Connectivity" is being conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, based in London, England. The initiative falls under the services category, specifically focusing on environmental monitoring. The procurement was completed on 21st October 2019, with a contract value of £62,500 GBP. The contract period extends from 21st October 2019 to 31st March 2020, following a tender period that concluded on 17th September 2019. This process has been classified as a selective procurement method, executed through a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that are engaged in environmental consultancy and ecological services. Companies that specialise in ecological assessments, landscape connectivity solutions, or agri-environment schemes would be particularly well-suited to compete for future similar contracts. Successful participation can lead to enhanced reputational capital and the possibility to expand services in the growing field of environmental sustainability.

## Notice

Agri-environment schemes (AES) are a key component in improving connectivity across the landscape and further investigation is required to establish the extent to which the location of AES options improves ecological connectivity. Specific project objectives: 1. Review approaches to measuring ecological connectivity, specifically considering agri-environment schemes. 2. Assess the contribution of AES implementation to landscape ecological connectivity. 3. Provide recommendations for ground truthing and future targeting of findings. 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/895dfec5-e07f-45ad-b619-415827a5c48d |
| 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 | 25 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 20 Oct 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £62,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £62,500 |
| 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 | 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 | FERA SCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

## Release History

- 25 Oct 2019 at 13:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/895dfec5-e07f-45ad-b619-415827a5c48d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/895dfec5-e07f-45ad-b619-415827a5c48d
  25th October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bd01637b-2ecc-4d18-8dcd-ab289230a8e8
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## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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