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RDE809: Riparian buffer strips: opportunity mapping & modelling

NATURAL ENGLAND

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18 Jun 2025 at 10:01

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process, facilitated by Natural England, focuses on a consultancy service titled "RDE809: Riparian buffer strips: opportunity mapping & modelling". The project falls under the category of Research and Development Consultancy Services and spans over various locations including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement method for this tender was selective, executed through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 19th June 2025, with the contract period set to commence from 20th June 2025 and end on 20th November 2025. As per the most recent update, the award stage is active.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services to engage in environmentally-focused projects. While the procurement process is less suitable for small and medium enterprises or voluntary, community, and social enterprises, organisations like JBA Consulting, which was awarded the contract, are ideal contenders. Such businesses can leverage this opportunity to expand their expertise in environmental consultancy across multiple geographic regions. Additionally, successful bidders can strengthen their portfolio by associating with reputable entities such as Natural England, potentially leading to more collaborations and growth within the industry.

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Notice Title

RDE809: Riparian buffer strips: opportunity mapping & modelling

Notice Description

RDE809 sub-lot 5.2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4e1cfd2a-a83e-474e-90f3-33b1a5ada303
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6161a5c-bcc1-45a0-bbaa-b0399622bff8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£114,688 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£114,688 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jun 2025 - 20 Nov 2025 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
Bo-Jess Brooks
Contact Email
bo.brooks@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JEREMY BENN ASSOCIATES LIMITED (T/A JBA CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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