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Ancient woodland, ancient and veteran tree assessment guide associated with standing advice.

NATURAL ENGLAND

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03 Dec 2025 at 08:28

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Ancient woodland, ancient and veteran tree assessment guide associated with standing advice" conducted by Natural England has reached the award stage. Natural England, based in Leeds, England, acted as the buying organisation. The tender, classified under the Research and Development services category, aimed at providing consultancy services within the United Kingdom. Initiated through a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, the tender period ended on 2nd May 2025, with the contract awarded on 26th June 2025. The contract execution is scheduled between 16th July 2025 and 20th September 2025. The awarded contract value stands at £23,850.72.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and organisations involved in research and consultancy services related to environmental and natural habitats. The selected supplier, THE ENVIRONMENT PARTNERSHIP (TEP) LIMITED, embodies such a business, highlighting the potential for similar enterprises to engage in future contracts with Natural England. As the project involves specialist knowledge in forestry and ecological consultancy, businesses with expertise in these areas are well-positioned to compete successfully in similar tenders. Additionally, the framework agreement procurement method suggests that qualified businesses could benefit from recurring opportunities within this domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ancient woodland, ancient and veteran tree assessment guide associated with standing advice.

Notice Description

Ancient woodland, ancient and veteran tree assessment guide associated with standing advice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-665a854d-84ff-4470-8340-d74b0e699d62
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d06a1cf-91c7-46d8-8a06-0f2830b8134f
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
SME, VCSE
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
£23,850 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£23,850 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jul 2025 - 20 Sep 2025 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
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS11 9AT
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Beeston & Holbeck
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE ENVIRONMENT PARTNERSHIP (TEP

Further Information

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