Tender

Framework Contract for Professional Services Cumbria Woodlands

THE LAKE DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK

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Summary of the contracting process

The Lake District National Park Authority is offering a Framework Contract for Professional Services concerning Cumbria Woodlands. This opportunity falls within the agricultural, forestry, horticultural, and related services industry and is based in Kendal, North West England. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with a submission deadline of 5 November 2021. The total contract value is set at £2 million, and the contract period is scheduled to commence from 1 January 2022, lasting until 1 January 2026. This procurement is being executed through a direct method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), that specialise in woodland management, ecological services, consultancy, or project-based support. The Lake District National Park Authority is especially interested in engaging freelance individuals and sole traders who possess flexibility and can integrate into project teams for specific tasks. Service providers with experience in research, advocacy, and delivery of woodland-related services are encouraged to apply, potentially enhancing their growth and involvement within the vibrant community of Cumbria.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Contract for Professional Services Cumbria Woodlands

Notice Description

The Lake District National Park Authority looks after this special corner of England, encouraging people to enjoy and understand its beauty and supporting those who live and work here. Further information about the LDNPA, including our statutory functions is available http://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/caringfor We and our partners are working towards making this place an inspirational example of sustainable development in action. We want its prosperous economy, world class visitor experiences and vibrant communities to come together in sustaining the spectacular landscape, wildlife and cultural heritage. Details of how we are doing this are outlined in our Partnership Plan. http://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/aboutus/partnership/ldnppmanagementplan Cumbria Woodlands is a partner of the LDNPA with a vision for woodland in Cumbria to thrive ecologically and economically for the benefit of everyone. Cumbria Woodlands addresses gaps in delivery within the sector across woodland creation, woodland management, training and development, and policy and advocacy and invests its surplus for the good of Cumbria. Our needs will vary. The following are examples of types of services which may be required. This is not exhaustive, but is intended to demonstrate the breadth of the services which will be required. * Providing services on specific projects running in partnership with other organisations * Providing specific advice to individuals and small organisations * Working with us as associates on research activities or pro-bono activities we provide We are particularly interested in working with freelance individuals/sole traders with flexibility and availability to be embedded within our teams for specific tasks or projects. To enable this, our commercial assessment approach enables contractor to choose to price against a hypothetical project or a single day rate. Additional information: Please respond via The Chest portal at https://procontract.due-north.com/ look under The Lake District National Park Authority

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e471270-2cc2-4683-844b-58a2a7d41b60
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

45 - Construction work

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

45000000 - Construction work

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2022 - 1 Jan 2026 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE LAKE DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK
Contact Name
Anne Frankland
Contact Email
anne@cumbriawoodlands.co.uk
Contact Phone
01539 792698 2743

Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 7RL
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal South
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Further Information

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