Tender

Audit of Information available to AONBs to support their land use planning advice.

NATURAL ENGLAND

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Tender

02 Nov 2022 at 11:57

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Natural England is looking to undertake an audit of existing Landscape Sensitivity Assessments, Landscape Character Assessments, and design guides/codes within Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs). The procurement process involves an information gathering, mapping, and auditing exercise, along with identifying and presenting good practice case studies. Interested parties should respond to the attached Request for Quotation (RFQ) and submit tenders by 12:00 on 25th November 2022. The procurement method is an open procedure (below threshold), with a contract period starting on 12th December 2022 and ending on 3rd March 2023.

This tender by Natural England can provide opportunities for research consultancy services to businesses, particularly those with expertise in landscape assessments and environmental planning. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited as the procurement is seeking to engage with them. The location of the procurement is in England, United Kingdom, and the main procurement category is services, specifically research consultancy services. Businesses looking to contribute to nature conservation and land use planning advice would find this tender opportunity suitable for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Audit of Information available to AONBs to support their land use planning advice.

Notice Description

Natural England is looking to undertake an audit of existing Landscape Sensitivity Assessments, Landscape Character Assessments and design guides/codes within AONBs. This first contract is therefore principally an information gathering, mapping and auditing exercise. In addition, we also require some good practice case studies to be identified, documented and presented. Additional information: To apply please respond to the attached Request for Quotation (RFQ). We will award this contract in line with the most economically advantageous tender (MEAT), as set out in the RFQ's award criteria. Please email your response to rob.meetham@naturalengland.org.uk, stating the reference number and 'Final Submission' in the subject field. Tenders to be received no later than 12:00 on 25th November 2022.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4cf2e9e0-8db5-42b5-b61d-e073af84f35e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47b3fe44-8870-4fe4-9c70-6678f8877a62
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Dec 2022 - 3 Mar 2023 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
Rob Meetham
Contact Email
rob.meetham@naturalengland.org.uk
Contact Phone
07900 608328

Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR5 2NP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
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
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Further Information

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