# ODA BPF OCEAN Grants Programme \(Grant Administrator\)

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by DEFRA.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [DEFRA](/buyers/defra/contract-awards)
- Supplier: [NIRAS Group \(UK\)](/suppliers/niras-group-uk/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £7,962,497
- Tender value: £7,962,497
- Award date: 4 September 2023
- Published: 3 October 2023
- Contract start: 4 September 2023
- Contract end: 31 March 2029
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: b7e0010f-5248-4485-85ac-efc6d1345d7b-685437
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3a987ba3-691d-4b19-938b-dfd23f52a78d

## Description

Defra ODA grants programme administrator for the Blue Planet Fund Ocean Community Empowerment and Nature grants programme\. The awarding value of up to £7,962,497\.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\. £1,500,822\.67 relating to the primary term \(to March 2025\); ii\. £2,480,425\.95\. relating to any potential extension \(April 2025 - March 2029\); and iii\. £3,981,248\.62 relating to the potential 100% additional capacity that can be used for this or other program requirements\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7e0010f-5248-4485-85ac-efc6d1345d7b-685437)