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(05813-2024) Local Nature Recovery Strategy

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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01 Aug 2024 at 08:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has completed the procurement process for the "Local Nature Recovery Strategy" consultancy services, categorised under business analysis consultancy services (CPV 72221000). Located in the West Midlands, the project aims to develop a spatial strategy for nature and environmental improvement as mandated by The Environment Act 2021. The procurement method followed was a limited competitive quotation procedure, inviting six suppliers to participate in a closed Invitation to Tender (ITT). After thorough evaluation, SLR Consulting Ltd was awarded the contract valued at £99,504. The contract commenced on 29 July 2024 and will conclude on 31 March 2025.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in environmental strategy, nature-based solutions, and statutory policy interpretation. Businesses with expertise in urban planning, habitat restoration, and stakeholder communication are particularly well-suited to compete for similar future tenders. The project requires a multi-disciplinary approach, and firms that offer a comprehensive team of experts in areas such as ecology, geology, landscape, and climate change can find substantial business growth potential by aligning with governmental environmental initiatives.

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Notice Title

(05813-2024) Local Nature Recovery Strategy

Notice Description

The Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) is a spatial strategy for nature and environmental improvement, required by law under The Environment Act 2021. The WMCA has been assigned by the Secretary of State as one of 48 responsible authorities, which will lead the production of the WMCA's LNRS and this is a new statutory duty. Together, the strategies will cover the whole of England with no gaps and no overlaps. The WMCA requires consultancy support from an organisation(s) with significant knowledge and experience in: - amalgamating, interpreting, and developing spatially lead evidence and policy around nature recovery and nature-based solutions in urban settings. - bringing innovation and ideas to find solutions and making recommendations to multifaceted questions around nature recovery, habitat restoration and connectivity, land use, planning and climate adaptation. - interpreting relevant statutory requirements, policy, and delivery advancements at a national level, regional and local level. - engaging and communicating to a wide range of audiences, including the general public as well as reflecting the needs of stakeholders at the regional and local level. The LNRS Team will be commissioning some dedicated support to produce communications assets, but the consultant for this contract will be expected to work alongside that. After undertaking a closed ITT exercise (using WMCA's internal procurement guidelines and processes for below threshold opportunities) to which six suppliers were invited to bid, the bid submitted by SLR Consulting Ltd was deemed the most economically advantageous (following a fair and transparent evaluation process). SLR is a proven consultancy who will bring a multi-disciplinary team with technical experts in ecology, geology, landscape, planning, air quality, climate change, environmental assessment, natural capital, agriculture and GIS. This expertise coupled with the methodology proposed gives the WMCA project team confidence of successful delivery.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30724c0e-4f4a-4c8c-8d68-4ad321446d5c
Current Stage
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£99,504 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,504 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
28 Jul 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 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
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B19 3TR
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Soho & Jewellery Quarter
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SLR CONSULTING

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