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title: "Understanding Nature-based Activity Providers' Participation in GSP"
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# Understanding Nature-based Activity Providers' Participation in GSP

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fd526584-9f5a-4a3a-b752-6aea96b60c17

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) based in York, United Kingdom, recently completed a public procurement contract titled "Understanding Nature-based Activity Providers' Participation in GSP". This research and development services contract focused on improving the understanding of nature-based activity providers' involvement in green social prescribing. The total value of the contract was £99,680, and the contract period spans from 13th May 2024 to 31st March 2025. The procurement method used was an open procedure (above threshold), with the tender period ending on 18th April 2024.

This awarded contract by Defra presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations to engage in research and development activities related to green social prescribing. Businesses in the research and development services sector interested in nature-based activities and cross-government policy implementation are well-suited to compete for this tender. The contract's focus on understanding barriers and enablers for success in green social prescribing offers a valuable opportunity for firms looking to contribute to environmental and social initiatives.

## Notice

The aim of this contract to undertake research to improve understanding of nature-based activity providers' participation in green social prescribing (GSP), including barriers and enablers for success, to support cross-government policy to roll out and scale up these interventions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec64b8a7-bf43-411a-b43c-4d3d35e4f537 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 12 May 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,680 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,680 |
| 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 |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO1 7PX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Guildhall |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SIMON CHRISTMAS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 May 2024 at 16:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec64b8a7-bf43-411a-b43c-4d3d35e4f537

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec64b8a7-bf43-411a-b43c-4d3d35e4f537
  20th May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5c86466e-13ae-4ab4-8237-a07ae4016c04
  RD Order Form Nov23 Final 3 Updated_Redacted 2

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