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District Level Licensing: an expert opinion and an evaluation framework and monitoring strategy aligned and agreed by all providers across England

NATURAL ENGLAND

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10 Nov 2023 at 09:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The District Level Licensing tender, initiated by Natural England, is currently in the award stage. The contract period is from January to March 2024, with a total value of £24,000. The deadline for submitting quotations is 12 December 2023 at 12 midday UTC. The procurement method used is an open procedure below the threshold. The tender is suitable for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs).

This procurement opportunity by Natural England for District Level Licensing offers business growth potential for consultancy service providers. Businesses in the business development consultancy services sector, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, are well-suited to compete in this tender. The project aims to align all providers and develop a common evaluation framework, creating opportunities for collaborative growth and impact across the industry category of business development consultancy services in England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

District Level Licensing: an expert opinion and an evaluation framework and monitoring strategy aligned and agreed by all providers across England

Notice Description

A 3 month contract (January - March 2024) to rapidly review Natural England's District Level Licensing (DLL) Theory of Change and Evaluation Framework and make recommendations. To collaboratively develop the Evaluation Framework with all DLL providers to agree a joint Framework for all scheme areas with clear indicators of success that can be monitored by all DLL providers. To develop a jointly agreed monitoring strategy that ensures data collection is aligned across all DLL providers to agreed common standards. District Level Licensing for Great Crested Newts (GCN) is a strategic approach for species licensing. The scheme is operated by different providers across England but the underlying principle is developers have the choice to buy into the scheme instead of securing a traditional licence involving on-site assessments and mitigation actions for GCN. The compensation paid by developers is used to create habitat in areas where it will have the greatest benefit to GCN. Since 2019 Natural England has built nearly 3000 ponds for the benefit of this species. Natural England is the largest provider, operating DLL across 19 geographic areas, NatureSpace provides across 10 areas and three local authorities provide for their own authority areas. The overall objective is to have all providers of DLL aligned and collecting data that contributes towards one evaluation framework with a single set of success indicators. The contractor will work remotely with all meetings held virtually. Additional information: To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached. Your response must be sent to cathy.fitzroy@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on 12/12/23. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to cathy.fitzroy@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/343887b5-a88c-4e4f-bc87-b4cee0581441
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,950 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
2 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2024 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
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 1QA
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
St David's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EVIDENCE & IMPACT OXFORD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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