Tender

Developing a funding model for beaver management partnerships

NATURAL ENGLAND

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18 Oct 2024 at 09:04

Tender

17 Oct 2024 at 14:37

Summary of the contracting process

Natural England has concluded the procurement process for a project titled "Developing a funding model for beaver management partnerships," classified under Environmental issues consultancy services (CPV Code: 90713000). This tender, open through an open procedure below the threshold, focused on developing funding routes to establish and maintain beaver management partnerships. The project aims to build stakeholder relationships, share information, and support local land managers with beaver-related management interventions. The contract, valued at £35,000, covers the period from 11 November 2024 to 31 March 2025. The award was made to AJS Flood Risk Consulting Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Leamington Spa, England.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses focused on environmental consultancy, especially those experienced in developing sustainable, nature-focused financial models. Companies skilled in stakeholder engagement, education, and the provision of bespoke local advice would find this contract particularly fitting. Additionally, it offers openings for firms aiming to expand their services within the environmental management sector in the United Kingdom. Given the emphasis on collaboration and the potential for long-term involvement, green finance companies and consultancy firms specialised in ecological projects could greatly benefit from participating in similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

Developing a funding model for beaver management partnerships

Notice Description

This project is focussed on exploring potential funding or finance routes for the establishment and maintenance of beaver management partnerships. The key aims of the partnerships will be to build stakeholder relationships, share information and fund a beaver field officer to support land managers and riparian users to manage potential impacts from beavers. This includes education, signposting to existing national guidance and funding, and bespoke local advice on appropriate management interventions to ensure positive coexistence with beavers. 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 beavers@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on 1 November 2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to beavers@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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e052edf3-5d69-467b-b7f0-e42d2b7a228d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
TELFORD
Postcode
RF3 3LR
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
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
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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