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Mendip Hills-Cotswolds-Lower Woods Natural Capital Project

WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY

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23 Jan 2025 at 12:09

Summary of the contracting process

The West of England Combined Authority has announced the award of the "Mendip Hills-Cotswolds-Lower Woods Natural Capital Project" contract, valued at approximately £40,270. This procurement, classified under "Environmental issues consultancy services," is aimed at commissioning a consultant to develop a business case for a large-scale nature recovery project from the Mendip Hills to Lower Woods via the Cotswolds Scarp. AtkinsRéalıs UK Limited, based in Epsom, has been selected as the supplier. The contract period started on 18th September 2023 and will end on 15th March 2024. This procurement was conducted through a selective method involving a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy services, particularly those experienced in large-scale nature recovery projects. The contract is ideal for companies looking to expand their portfolio in the environmental sector and establish or strengthen a foothold with the West of England Combined Authority. Although the contract is not deemed suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger consultancy firms with relevant expertise would find this project to be a valuable addition to their service offerings.

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Notice Title

Mendip Hills-Cotswolds-Lower Woods Natural Capital Project

Notice Description

The commissioning of a consultant to undertake a study to develop the business case for a large-scale nature recovery project stretching from the Mendip Hills, up the Cotswolds Scarp to Lower Woods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7cab4389-3017-426f-ae5b-ce45fc939847
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66df1a6f-791d-4ef7-ac55-b866035fb231
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,270 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
17 Sep 2023 - 15 Mar 2024 6-12 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
WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6AL
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATKINSRÉALIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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