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Access Audit for EARNSE Hub NLHF Project

NATURAL ENGLAND

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18 Apr 2024 at 13:17

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22 Feb 2024 at 16:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Access Audit for EARNSE Hub NLHF Project" by Natural England involves assessing access to North Walney and South Walney nature reserves in England. This tender, classified under nature reserve services, aims to improve physical, sensory, and virtual access with a contract value of £15,000. The procurement method is an Open procedure, with the tender deadline on 26/02/2024 and a contract period from 11/03/2024 to 09/09/2024.

This tender by Natural England presents an opportunity for businesses involved in nature reserve services to enhance their business growth. Companies with expertise in access audits, signage implementation, and inclusive outdoor environments would be well-suited to compete. As the tender is open to Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), it offers a chance for varied businesses to participate, contributing to the promotion of health and wellbeing benefits through improved accessibility.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Access Audit for EARNSE Hub NLHF Project

Notice Description

England's North Walney National Nature Reserve and Cumbria Wildlife Trust's South Walney Reserve. As part of the NLHF Development Grant we are seeking to provide an access audit that will assess the current state of access to the two nature reserves and make recommendations for improvements to the physical, sensory and virtual access.. Our aspiration is to increase participation overall in the outdoors for health and wellbeing benefits, and in particular those with Protected Characteristics under the Equality Act (the Act) who are, or feel, excluded from these opportunities. We would anticipate that contractors will have a working knowledge of implementing By All Reasonable Means and Countryside for All Standards and Guidance and also have knowledge of the best methods of signage for inclusion of all potential users. 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 Maggie.Robinson2@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on 26/02/2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to Maggie.Robinson2@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-b5fd17-1f18ddcb-0107-455d-a184-27ff146ca27c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e897e975-07c0-43c0-8f30-48ebcd655fb8
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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92533000 - Nature reserve services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,606 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20241 years ago
Contract Period
11 Mar 2024 - 9 Sep 2024 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL, CUMBRIA
Postcode
LA9 7RL
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal South
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CUMBRIA DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION CENTRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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