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Somerset Wetlands BNG market analysis project

NATURAL ENGLAND

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13 Apr 2023 at 15:39

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23 Aug 2022 at 15:27

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Summary of the contracting process

Natural England is seeking support for the Somerset Wetlands BNG market analysis project, part of the Somerset Wetlands Nature Recovery Project. This project aims to develop understanding of biodiversity net gain (BNG) in Somerset through market analysis and case studies. The procurement method is an open procedure with a contract value of GBP 24,999. The tender period ends on September 9, 2022, and the contract period is from October 3, 2022, to March 31, 2023. The buying organization, Natural England, is based in Bridgwater, England, and the project falls under the research and development consultancy services category.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the South West of the United Kingdom, particularly those involved in research and development consultancy services, to contribute to nature recovery and biodiversity net gain initiatives in Somerset. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are suited to compete for this tender, which aims to enhance connections with key developers and advance the understanding of BNG within the region. Businesses participating in this tender can further their growth by engaging in discussions on implementing BNG strategies that align with the Nature Recovery Project's goals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Somerset Wetlands BNG market analysis project

Notice Description

Natural England is working with the Local Planning Authorities in Somerset (District Councils and County Council) to help them gain a greater understanding of what is required to deliver biodiversity net gain (BNG). This piece of work will make an important contribution to advancing the understanding of the scale of BNG needed in Somerset, and how it can be delivered. This piece of work is funded through the Somerset Wetlands Nature Recovery Project (NRP). This is a landscape scale project, focusing on recovering nature across 60,000 hectares of wetland on the Somerset Levels and Moors. A portion of Natural England's BNG funding has been allocated to Nature Recovery Projects, to allow them to be a vehicle for developing BNG within a local area. This piece of work aims to develop the understanding of BNG in Somerset through the completion of the following work items: 1. Carrying out a market analysis of the number of BNG units required to deliver the known and forecast development needs for the whole of the Somerset County area. 2. Producing a case study selected from a smaller area within the Nature Recovery Project that demonstrates how BNG units can be delivered within the Nature Recovery Project, how these units would integrate with other finance initiatives such as carbon credits and nutrient credits, and the role played by the Local Nature Recovery Strategy. 3. Delivering a workshop for developers in Somerset to share the results of this work and start early stage discussions on the implementation of BNG in Somerset. These work items will achieve the following aims: 1. The scale of BNG required within Somerset will be better understood. 2. The way in which BNG can be used to deliver the Nature Recovery Projects outcomes will be better understood, including how these integrate with other tools such as carbon credits, nutrient and the Local Nature Recovery Strategy. 3. Key developers will have improved connections and a better understanding of BNG and the NRP.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6ca4a134-28e8-4d47-b179-284ec8b53f39
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/279a8df4-ae72-4eb6-85f0-3dad220d79f1
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

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,999 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,860 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20223 years ago
Contract Period
25 Sep 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 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
BRIDGWATER
Postcode
TA6 4YS
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bridgwater North & Central
Westminster Constituency
Bridgwater

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIDWELLS

Further Information

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