Published date: 10 June 2021

This notice was replaced on 18 June 2021

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 28 October 2021)

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Contract summary

Industry

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Location of contract

BS1 5AH

Value of contract

£15,000 to £20,000

Procurement reference

tender_273889/971093

Published date

10 June 2021

Approach to market date

17 June 2021

Contract start date

26 July 2021

Contract end date

31 August 2021

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Defra is seeking expert economic input to complete calculations for the Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust (HIWWT) loan to enable us to demonstrate state aid/subsidy control regime compliance. The correct calculation of the subsidy element of the loan and the reference rate is key to any approach we use to demonstrate compliance with the new (post EU Exit) State Aid/Subsidy Control regime, whether that be under the legal certainty of using de-minimis or the endeavouring to meet all the subsidy control principles. Interested parties may challenge our decision to provide this loan so we are keen to commission competition economists with relevant experience and expertise so we can be confident the calculations are robust and able to withstand challenge.

More information

Additional text

Please be advised that further details of the work will be published in the next few days when the Opportunity is made live. Please register your interest by sending an email to the Commercial Lead - Luciana Matthews

About the buyer

Contact name

Luciana Matthews

Address

Horizon House, Deanery Road
Bristol
BS1 5AH
England

Email

luciana.matthews@environment-agency.gov.uk