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NCF: NPPF Review of Ancient Woodlands and Trees-Woodland Trust enabling contract

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14 Mar 2023 at 15:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has awarded a contract for data analysis services related to the review of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) regarding ancient woodlands and trees. The contract, titled "NCF: NPPF Review of Ancient Woodlands and Trees-Woodland Trust enabling contract", is valued at £45,000 and is part of the services category. The tender was procured using a selective method with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from 3rd February 2023 to 16th May 2023.

This opportunity is suitable for businesses specialising in data analysis services and those with experience in environmental policy analysis. The contract provides a chance for growth through providing analysis to help protect ancient woodlands and trees as outlined in the NPPF. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate in this process, offering a significant opportunity for businesses interested in environmental preservation and policy compliance.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NCF: NPPF Review of Ancient Woodlands and Trees-Woodland Trust enabling contract

Notice Description

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) ('the Customer') is commissioning analysis for responses to a review of the implementation of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) regarding ancient woodlands and ancient and veteran trees. Making sure that our ancient woodlands are adequately protected and suitably managed to provide a wide range of social, environmental and economic benefits to society remains a key commitment. In 2018, the protection of ancient woodlands, ancient trees and veteran trees was strengthened through the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), recognising them as irreplaceable habitats. The NPPF also outlines that any development resulting in the loss or deterioration of such irreplaceable habitats should be refused, unless there are wholly exceptional reasons and only if a suitable compensation strategy exists. In 2021, the Government committed to reviewing the NPPF with respect to ancient woodlands, consulting on strengthening the wording in the NPPF and introducing a new duty on planning authorities to consult the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities before granting permission for development affecting ancient woodlands. The overarching aim of this analysis is to better understand if the NPPF paragraph 180c has been appropriately applied to preventing loss and deterioration to ancient woodlands and ancient and veteran trees. This will involve: * Analysing whether local authorities and planning inspectors understand loss and deterioration to ancient woodlands and ancient and veteran trees appropriately * Analysing how local authorities and planning inspectors assess and measure loss and deterioration to ancient woodlands and ancient and veteran trees appropriately * Analysing whether the local authorities and planning inspectors have interpreted the wholly exceptional clause in the NPPF * Analysing how the local authorities and planning inspectors have interpreted the wholly exceptional clause.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/baf67a00-2a74-4573-ab6d-6263268f17ca
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72316000 - Data analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2023 - 16 May 2023 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
DEFRA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

RSK ADAS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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