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RDE747 UK Strategic Bracken Management Framework

NATURAL ENGLAND

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26 Feb 2025 at 17:24

Summary of the contracting process

Natural England has completed the award stage for the tender titled "RDE747 UK Strategic Bracken Management Framework," under the category of Research and Development Consultancy Services. The project addresses land management issues concerning bracken through stakeholder engagement and analysis. The procurement was managed using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The framework is to be implemented across multiple regions, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and United Kingdom. The contract period begins on 14th February 2025 and ends on 31st March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research and development consultancy, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). By participating, businesses can engage with and provide solutions for strategic land management concerns, thus gaining valuable industry experience and exposure. The project was awarded to The James Hutton Institute, which will foster collaboration with Natural England, potentially leading to further partnerships and business growth within the environmental consultancy sector.

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Notice Title

RDE747 UK Strategic Bracken Management Framework

Notice Description

This project will carry out stakeholder engagement consisting of a questionnaire and series of workshops with qualitative analysis to identify how stakeholders currently address land management issues concerning bracken on their land. It will identify how they would use a Framework tool, what they would find useful, and what data is currently difficult to identify.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-03ffced5-46d3-4b5a-9178-54e04e543c5a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6433a70e-65ed-46db-8e69-cbe09697696e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
14 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
Adrian Ajibade
Contact Email
adrian.ajibade@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE JAMES HUTTON INSTITUTE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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