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Testing problem-solving in response to Protected Site pressures

NATURAL ENGLAND

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18 Jun 2025 at 10:33

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17 Jun 2024 at 10:22

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17 Jun 2024 at 09:37

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Summary of the contracting process

Natural England, based in Cambridge, England, has concluded the award stage of a public procurement process titled "Testing problem-solving in response to Protected Site pressures." The contract involves a nine-month engagement, employing environmental criminology methods to address issues within the Thames Solent Basin Protected Area. The procurement falls under the category of Research and Development services and related consultancy services, with the procurement conducted via an open procedure below the threshold. The tender was initially published on 17th June 2024, and businesses were required to submit their quotations by 9th July 2024. The contract commenced on 15th August 2024 and is valued at GBP 49,999.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for SMEs, particularly those with expertise in environmental consultancy and research. By working alongside Natural England, businesses can enhance their credentials in problem-solving methodologies specific to environmental settings. The procurement aims to identify current capabilities and potential improvements in data and practices within the protected area sector, offering a growth avenue for companies skilled in environmental analysis and consulting. UCL Consultants Limited, a recognised SME, has been awarded the contract, highlighting the potential for similar organisations to compete successfully in future tenders of this nature.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Testing problem-solving in response to Protected Site pressures

Notice Description

A 9 month contract to apply the problem-solving approach of environmental criminology, to a specific Protected Area (Thames Solent Basin). The overall aim of the project is to assess what is useful about taking the Thames Solent team of rangers and ecologists through the SARA process (or similar). Two key objectives are to therefore (a) identify what is currently possible given the team's existing data and practices, and (b) what improvements may be useful. A gap analysis is foreseen for this latter aspect. 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 jennifer.mailley@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on 09/07/2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to jennifer.mailley@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-b5fd17-2df37f81-703e-42a1-9187-0c1382d69764
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f86ad4ca-6d58-4fcd-83cb-04ff1659378d
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
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
£49,999 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,999 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
14 Aug 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
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 8DR
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Petersfield
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UCL CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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