Award

SSSI_Monitoring_Access2025

NATURAL ENGLAND

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Award

16 Apr 2025 at 09:02

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

14 Oct 2024 at 14:00

Tender Notice
Tender

09 Oct 2024 at 16:35

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Natural England has awarded the contract "SSSI_Monitoring_Access2025" for research services related to monitoring and evaluating Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) across approximately 46 sites in England, United Kingdom. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure below the threshold. Key dates include the tender period end date on 4 November 2024 and the contract period lasting from 18 November 2024 to 28 March 2025. The awarded contract was published on 16 April 2025 and valued at £38,440 GBP. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase.

This tender offers opportunities for business growth, particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in research and environmental services. Successful bidders will engage with landowners to facilitate SSSI monitoring, providing a platform to expand their portfolios and enhance their experience in large-scale ecological surveys. The comprehensive involvement in monitoring services within a defined time frame allows businesses to showcase their capabilities and potentially secure future opportunities with public sector organisations like Natural England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SSSI_Monitoring_Access2025

Notice Description

To contact all land owner/occupiers whose land falls within approx 46 Sites of Special Scientific Interest and arrange permission to access their land within the SSSI for the purpose of monitoring surveys planned in 2025/26. 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 ProtectedSites.contracts@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on 04/11/2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to ProtectedSites.contracts@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-159e58b5-3560-4de8-b5c1-99700d2f8c99
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc29874d-c3f9-433f-a256-704bb86d5167
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,440 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
24 Nov 2024 - 28 Mar 2025 1-6 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 7PX
Post Town
York
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Guildhall
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAVILLS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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