---
title: "Natural Environment Investment Readiness Fund- EVALUATION EXECUTION"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02bdff"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL"
published: "2021-09-10"
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# Natural Environment Investment Readiness Fund- EVALUATION EXECUTION

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02bdff

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## Summary

The procurement process, managed by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focuses on the "Natural Environment Investment Readiness Fund - EVALUATION EXECUTION". This initiative falls under the services category, specifically targeting evaluation consultancy services, and is aimed at increasing funding options for natural environment projects across the UK. The current stage of procurement is active, with a notable contract value of £240,000, and the contract period runs from 1st September 2021 to 31st March 2024. Bids for this project were due by 19th July 2021, following an open procurement method.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in environmental consultancy and evaluation services. Companies experienced in project evaluation, environmental impact assessments, and sustainability consulting will find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with this initiative could facilitate growth, as successful suppliers may also establish long-term partnerships in future environmental projects supported by the Investment Readiness Fund.

## Notice

The aim of the Investment Readiness Fund (IRF) is to increase the funding options available for natural environment projects by supporting the development of a pipeline of projects that can protect and enhance the natural environment and generate revenue from ecosystem services in order to attract and repay investment.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The aim of the Investment Readiness Fund (IRF) is to increase the funding options available for natural environment projects by supporting the development of a pipeline of projects that can protect and enhance the natural environment and generate revenue from ecosystem services in order to attract and repay investment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022599-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £240,000 |
| Lots value | £240,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £202,241 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | ECORYS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2021 at 21:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022599-2021
- 18 Jun 2021 at 21:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013964-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
- https://defra.bravosolutions.co.uk/web/login.html

## Provenance

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