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INS305-05 Critical appraisal of agri-environment scheme actions for achieving biodiversity targets

OFFICE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

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12 Aug 2024 at 13:33

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24 Apr 2024 at 11:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) has concluded the procurement process and awarded a contract for the critical appraisal of agri-environment scheme actions aimed at achieving biodiversity targets. The procurement, classified under "Natural resources management or conservation strategy planning services" (CPV: 90712400), focused on England's agri-environment schemes, specifically the Sustainable Farming Incentive and Countryside Stewardship. Key elements of the project include assessing the relevance and efficacy of these schemes, coverage of specific species and habitats, and synthesising the analysis into a technical report. The procurement method was an open procedure below the threshold, and the contract period runs from 20th June 2024 to 31st October 2024. The tender process closed on 21st May 2024, and the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology has been awarded the contract.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental protection, biodiversity, and natural resource management. SMEs were particularly encouraged to participate, making this an appealing opportunity for smaller enterprises looking to expand their portfolio in environmental strategy planning. Companies with expertise in ecological assessments, data analysis, and reporting on biodiversity targets would have found this tender particularly suitable. The project aims to provide critical insights into the efficacy of government schemes, offering valuable contribution potential and the possibility of shaping future environmental policies and practices. Businesses capable of delivering comprehensive, evidence-based evaluations would benefit significantly from engaging in such high-impact projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

INS305-05 Critical appraisal of agri-environment scheme actions for achieving biodiversity targets

Notice Description

ABOUT THE PROJECT The overarching objective of this work is to provide a critical appraisal of the capacity of England's new agri-environment schemes (AES) to support the achievement of long-term biodiversity targets. The OEP intends to use this appraisal to inform its reporting on Government's progress in delivering its Environmental Improvement Plan and achieving Environment Act 2021 targets. The critical appraisal will be achieved through delivery of the following project elements, as described further in in the Invitation to Tender: A. Assess the relevance and efficacy of all actions included in Sustainable Farming Incentive and Countryside Stewardship, identifying the priority actions for achieving biodiversity targets and any evidence about their uptake and implementation. B. Assess the coverage of specific species and habitats - and all relevant indicators for the biodiversity targets - provided by the priority actions identified in task A. C. A technical report synthesising the analysis. The detailed scope and requirements for the work, and instructions for how to submit a tender, are provided in the Invitation to Tender. THIS PROCUREMENT HAS NOW CONCLUDED AND THE CONTRACT AWARDED

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5f13db31-1c84-4e29-80c1-9617ba993316
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e69ffc3-01f3-437d-95f1-ba844a5addaa
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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90712400 - Natural resources management or conservation strategy planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
19 Jun 2024 - 31 Oct 2024 1-6 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
OFFICE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR5 2QT
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), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, 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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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