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NE Casework Tracker

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Apr 2020 at 15:02

Tender

20 Feb 2020 at 15:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns the "NE Casework Tracker" tender issued by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which is based in Peterborough, England. The industry category for this contract is classified under IT services, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, and support. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the contract awarded on 2nd April 2020. The contract is set to commence on 1st June 2020 and will run until 31st December 2022. The tender period concluded on 20th March 2020, and the total value of the awarded contract is £51,706 GBP, executed through an open procurement method.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), that specialise in IT services related to database management, software development, or environmental consultancy. Companies that can provide hosting and maintenance solutions, as well as system development for evolving requirements, would be well-positioned to compete in this procurement. The casework tracker being developed is crucial for Natural England's operational activities, thereby contributing to sustainable environmental management and planning services.

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Notice Title

NE Casework Tracker

Notice Description

The casework tracker is a critical tool used in Natural England (NE) to track planning work (terrestrial and marine) across the business. Some wider consultations are also managed this way. Planning is a core part of NE's sustainable development work, representing as such a key plank of the 25YEP and NE Roadmap. NE provide advice supporting the planning system and to landowners wishing to carry out activities that may affect the natural environment. Examples of associated casework include: - Planning application consultations - Pre-application consultations and associated SSSI advice - Development plans - Non-statutory information requests - Habitats Regulations and MCZ related consultations - Environmental Permit and Marine Licence consultations - Chargeable service consultations (such as paid-for pre-application advice) - SSSI Assents - SSSI Consents - SSSI Enforcement/Environmental Damage - EIA Agriculture - Heather and Grass Burning - Any new types of consultations/recording requirement The tracker is used to produce formal reports - including to MHCLG on NE's performance against the land use planning KPI (response to 95% of planning applications within agreed deadlines) and large housing sites report. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0f7b77d9-7abe-4dd5-91b9-7d55d09be152
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ed4901e-b366-44e0-b6df-01eb0817f71c
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£51,706 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£51,706 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2020 - 31 Dec 2022 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
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PETERBOROUGH
Postcode
PE1 1NG
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH41 Peterborough
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Peterborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GEODATA INSTITUTE, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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