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Access to Biodiversity Recording & Monitoring Centre data and biodiversity advice service

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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17 Oct 2024 at 08:55

Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council has completed the procurement process for "Access to Biodiversity Recording & Monitoring Centre data and biodiversity advice service". This contract falls under the industry category of botanical and zoological garden services and nature reserve services (CPV: 92530000) and is located in Bedford, England (MK42 9AP). This process was awarded on 10th September 2024 and is set to run from 11th September 2024 to 31st March 2027. The procurement method used was a waiver, indicating an exception to typical competitive tendering rules. The total contract value is £34,200 GBP. The notice was published on 17th October 2024, marking the final closing of this transaction.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in ecological and biodiversity services, particularly qualified ecologists and organisations offering environmental consultancy. SMEs and VCSEs will find this project notably beneficial as Bedford Borough Council has indicated its suitability for such entities. The prolonged contract period and the specialisation required provide a stable and impactful engagement for businesses focusing on biodiversity data services and ecological advisories, ensuring growth in reputation and experience for successful applicants.

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Notice Title

Access to Biodiversity Recording & Monitoring Centre data and biodiversity advice service

Notice Description

The Wildlife Trust are custodians of the Biodiversity Recording & Monitoring Centre and access to this data is required by any qualified ecologist supporting the council. In addition the Wildlife Trust have been prepared to continue to support the council with biodiversity advice whilst we have been seeking an alternative arrangement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0e8d3ebf-ffa9-4bf6-af60-f9df22eccb90
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/075d1abb-1578-4b90-a7da-de232d23e7ba
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Waiver
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92530000 - Botanical and zoological garden services and nature reserve services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£34,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
10 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BCN WILDLIFE TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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