Award

Favourable Conservation Status Strategy for Woodlands

NATURAL ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

21 Dec 2023 at 10:21

TenderAmendment

08 Sep 2023 at 13:06

TenderAmendment

08 Sep 2023 at 08:45

Tender

23 Aug 2023 at 15:11

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process is currently at the award stage. Natural England is the buying organisation seeking support for the drafting of Favourable Conservation Status strategies for woodlands. The tender, titled "Favourable Conservation Status Strategy for Woodlands," falls under the research and development services category. The tender value is GBP 15,000, with a contract period from September 22, 2023, to March 25, 2024. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the deadline for submissions was September 15, 2023.

This tender from Natural England provides an opportunity for businesses in the research and development services sector to engage in conservation projects. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this tender. By meeting the requirements outlined in the Request for Quotation (RFQ), businesses can contribute to achieving Favourable Conservation Status for woodlands in England, aligning with national nature recovery ambitions.

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Notice Title

Favourable Conservation Status Strategy for Woodlands

Notice Description

The DFCS project is now developing strategies for achieving FCS, which describe the objectives and actions required to deliver FCS. FCS strategies provide a link between conservation actions on the ground and national nature recovery ambitions. They are intended to guide the work of conservation practitioners, particularly Natural England Area Teams but also external partners. Natural England is seeking external support in the drafting of Favourable Conservation Status strategies at the England-scale for the following habitats: Lowland mixed deciduous woodland Upland mixed ashwoods Wet woodland 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 FavourableConservationStatus@naturalengland.org.uk and CC in sireesha.nemana@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on 8.9.23. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to FavourableConservationStatus@naturalengland.org.uk . Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-221faa3a-98ff-4f70-b03d-d9493ab06f54
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5390a90e-cb51-43a7-8760-26e7ee9c71cd
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


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,700 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Oct 2023 - 25 Mar 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Not specified

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Guildhall
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CUMBRIA WOODLANDS

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