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Woodland Creation Software for LMPs

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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28 Feb 2020 at 11:54

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Defra Network eTendering Portal has awarded a contract for the "Woodland Creation Software for LMPs," focusing on the industry of research services. Located in York, England, this project is at the award stage, having been awarded on 19th February 2020. The contract has a total value of £142,600 and spans from 19th February 2020 to 30th June 2022. Key milestones include the requirement to consult with stakeholders and co-design an online platform, with substantial phases of field testing and evaluation throughout the contract duration. The tender period ended on 10th January 2020.

This contract presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses engaged in software development, environmental research, and consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete, especially those with expertise in creating online platforms that support woodland management initiatives. The engagement in multiple phases, including stakeholder consultation and field testing, allows businesses to demonstrate innovation and responsiveness to environmental needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Woodland Creation Software for LMPs

Notice Description

Consult with stakeholders and co-design a woodland creation online platform, with links to existing decision support tools, by 27th March 2020. [R&D Phase 1] II. Build and launch a working version of the woodland creation platform in readiness for tree planting season 2020/21, and conduct field tests with partners and an advisor network, by 30th October 2020. [IT Build Phase 1] III. Deliver 25 Woodland Creation schemes in Year 1 [Field Testing Phase 1], and an additional 50 in Year 2 [Field Testing Phase 2] using existing woodland creation support schemes (e.g. Partnership Innovation Fund-Northern Forest; Countryside Stewardship; Woodland Carbon Fund). IV. Review performance and stakeholder feedback, and submit interim report by December 2020 [R&D Phase 2], and implement improvements and enhancements to the woodland creation platform, by 30th April 2021 [IT Build Phase 2]. V. Conduct a second phase of field trials during a second tree planting season (2021/22), with an augmented range of stakeholders and partners, and evaluate post-planting outcomes from previous season, by 29th October 2021. [Field Testing Phase 2] VI. Complete monitoring and evaluation of the project with partners and supporters, and submit a detailed evaluation report by 30th May 2022. [Monitoring & Evaluation]

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a4642fb3-0665-4bf0-aa57-804f18be062b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b34e46a5-9907-4c05-b0c1-32ca273bfa8f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - A hybrid procurement process was followed and stakeholders were invited to submit expressions of interest outlining a test or trail that they felt could help to inform the design of the future scheme. These were then assessed against agreed design policy
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£142,600 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£142,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20206 years ago
Contract Period
19 Feb 2020 - 30 Jun 2022 2-3 years
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 NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 7PX
Post Town
York
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Guildhall
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SYLVA WOOD CETNRE

Further Information

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