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Natural Capital and Ecosystem Assessment Living England Field Surveys

NATURAL ENGLAND

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Award

14 Nov 2024 at 10:28

TenderAmendment

05 Aug 2024 at 14:17

TenderAmendment

11 Jul 2024 at 15:20

Tender

10 Jul 2024 at 12:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Natural Capital and Ecosystem Assessment Living England Field Surveys" is managed by Natural England, headquartered in Leeds. This contract, under the CPV category 73000000 for research and development services and related consultancy, involves conducting habitat surveys across Northumbria, Teesside, and Yorkshire. The survey aims to collect 1400 data points using Living England’s Field Maps app. The contract period runs from 26th August 2024 to 31st March 2025. The tender process, which used an open procedure below threshold, has seen its award phase completed with Thomson Environmental Consultants Limited being the successful bidder. The contract value is £40,390, with the final award published on 14th November 2024. Key deadlines included the tender submission by 12th August 2024.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in environmental consultancy and research & development services, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs). The specific focus on habitat data collection and environmental monitoring opens avenues for firms specialising in ecological surveys and geographic information system (GIS) technologies. SMEs with expertise in these areas and equipped to operate in the North East of the UK can leverage this contract to bolster their service portfolios and establish a relationship with Natural England, a leading public sector body in environmental management.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Natural Capital and Ecosystem Assessment Living England Field Surveys

Notice Description

This specification covers habitat surveys to be undertaken in 2024 and 2025 across various habitats in biogeographic zone (BGZ) 02 covering Northumbria and Teesside and BGZ04 covering Yorkshire and the surrounding area. This contract aims to collect a total of 1400 data points aligned with the Living England segmentation, using Living England's Field Maps app. The target habitat types cover specific habitats in need of increased data collection classified within Living England. Additional information: To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached. Your response must be sent to livingenglandenquiries@naturalengland.org.uk by 17:00 on 12th August 2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to livingenglandenquiries@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers. Contract values stated above are VAT exclusive.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0f6fb170-0276-40b8-9354-efce9d2717e9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/701e8cbe-4bcc-4ca5-aa54-a1b2384bf83c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,999 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,390 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
Sophie Potter
Contact Email
livingenglandenquiries@naturalengland.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS11 9AT
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Beeston & Holbeck
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THOMSON ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS

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