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title: "338 - Operation Wallacea"
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# 338 - Operation Wallacea

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f6924c87-e162-4b20-a320-91b68b33e156

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "338 - Operation Wallacea" was initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focusing on research and development services. The tender, classified under CPV code 73000000, is situated within the services industry and aims to develop a business-ready model for landscape recovery through rewilding. This contract involves engagement with at least 10 farmers, landowners, and private investors. The procurement method is a direct single tender action, which completed its tender period on 27 September 2021. The contract is set to commence on 1 January 2022 and will remain active until 31 December 2023, with a total value of £67,200.

This opportunity is particularly beneficial for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their services in environmental sustainability and land management. Businesses that specialise in consultancy services related to biodiversity, carbon credits, and landscape recovery initiatives would be well-positioned to compete for contracts like this. Additionally, firms that can facilitate workshops and collaborative programmes will find their expertise to be of high value in this tender.

## Notice

The purpose of this contract is for Operation Wallacea will work with a minimum of 10 farmers and land owners as well as private investors through a series of surveys and workshops to develop and test a business-ready model for landscape recovery through rewilding using blended public and private funding. They will create a business plan that will include understanding how to construct long term agreements and examining the potential for income during all stages of the proposed 20-year period, such as sales of biodiversity and carbon credits. They will also consider how to incentivise land manager participation and collaboration in landscape recovery projects

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a20d801-8040-4a88-88c3-2358a0bb1368 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £67,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £67,200 |
| 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 | OPERATION WALLACEA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2021 at 09:55 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a20d801-8040-4a88-88c3-2358a0bb1368
- 4 Nov 2021 at 09:54 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a20d801-8040-4a88-88c3-2358a0bb1368
- 28 Sep 2021 at 09:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a20d801-8040-4a88-88c3-2358a0bb1368

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a20d801-8040-4a88-88c3-2358a0bb1368
  4th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c8ed2f89-c177-4a19-9801-d4b749374179
  n/a

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