---
title: "ODA BPF OCEAN Grants Programme (Grant Administrator)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03921b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2023-10-02"
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# ODA BPF OCEAN Grants Programme (Grant Administrator)

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03921b

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## Summary

The Defra Network eTendering Portal has awarded a contract for the ODA BPF OCEAN Grants Programme (Grant Administrator) to NIRAS Group (UK). The total award value is approximately £7,962,497.24, distributed across different elements until March 2029. The contracting process involved a selective procurement method with a restricted procedure. The award was signed on 6th March 2023.

This tender opportunity for the Blue Planet Fund Ocean grants programme presents significant growth potential for businesses offering administration services. Companies well-suited to compete would be those with experience in grant administration and service provision. The contract offers opportunities for business expansion over the primary term and potential extensions until 2029. Interested businesses should consider the technical quality and pricing criteria outlined in the tender for optimal competitiveness.

## Notice

Defra ODA grants programme administrator for the Blue Planet Fund Ocean Community Empowerment and Nature grants programme.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Defra ODA grants programme administrator for the Blue Planet Fund Ocean Community Empowerment and Nature grants programme.

The awarding value of up to PS7,962,497.24 is comprised of the following three elements. The value is estimated based on forecasting variable cost elements so precise statements of spend cannot be made:
i. PS1,500,822.67 relating to the primary term (to March 2025);
ii. PS2,480,425.95. relating to any potential extension (April 2025 - March 2029); and
iii. PS3,981,248.62 relating to the potential 100% additional capacity that can be used for this or other program requirements. Additional information: The awarding value of up to PS7,962,497.24 is comprised of the following three elements. The value is estimated based on forecasting variable cost elements so precise statements of spend cannot be made:
i. PS1,500,822.67 relating to the primary term (to March 2025);
ii. PS2,480,425.95. relating to any potential extension (April 2025 - March 2029); and
iii. PS3,981,248.62 relating to the potential 100% additional capacity that can be used for this or other program requirements.

Options: The awarding value of up to PS7,962,497.24 is comprised of the following three elements. The value is estimated based on forecasting variable cost elements so precise statements of spend cannot be made:
i. PS1,500,822.67 relating to the primary term (to March 2025);
ii. PS2,480,425.95. relating to any potential extension (April 2025 - March 2029); and
iii. PS3,981,248.62 relating to the potential 100% additional capacity that can be used for this or other program requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029020-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 18 Jun 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | £5,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £7,962,497 |

## 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 | NIRAS GROUP (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75100000 - Administration services

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2023 at 15:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029020-2023
- 16 Dec 2022 at 15:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035731-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.niras.com
- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit

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