Award

Testing systematic approaches to planning ecological networks in Natural England

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Dec 2017 at 16:13

Award Notice
Tender

23 Oct 2017 at 10:12

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Natural England, part of the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which is seeking to implement innovative software tools to enhance ecological planning and conservation. The title of the tender is "Testing systematic approaches to planning ecological networks in Natural England." Classified under "Software package and information systems" and related research consultancy services, the procurement falls under the services category. This tender was published on 23rd October 2017 and was open for submissions until 9th November 2017. The awarded contract, valued at £49,984, is set to commence on 1st December 2017 and conclude on 31st March 2018.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses focused on environmental consultancy, software development, or data analysis, particularly those proficient in software relevant to spatial prioritisation and ecological network planning. Small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises, are encouraged to participate, given the project’s capacity to utilise their innovative solutions in collaboration with local stakeholders. Registering on the Defra Bravo eTendering Portal will be essential for eligible companies wishing to compete in this project.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Testing systematic approaches to planning ecological networks in Natural England

Notice Description

The project - a partnership between national and area teams - will apply a range of cutting-edge software tools relevant to spatial prioritisation of conservation and planning ecological networks (Marxan, Zonation, Natural England Vulnerability Assessment, Condatis, least cost networks, Rangeshifter) to landscape scale pilots being carried out in Natural England focus areas and at a national scale relevant to the NNR network. The tools will be applied and the results interpreted through a consultative outcomes-based approach with local stakeholders. The findings will be summarised to inform both local and national-level implementation of Natural England's strategy : Conservation21. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses e-tendering, provided by Bravosolutions. In order to access the Bravo system you will need to be registered. Could I therefore request that you register on the Bravo portal for Defra. If you're already registered on the Bravo portal please check that your registration includes Defra, as you have to specify us in order to correctly receive the tender documents. If you have any problems with the registration process, please contact the Bravo helpline on 0800 368 4850 or alternatively email them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. The link you require for new registration/amendments to registrations is - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a5b78c2d-5457-428d-ba02-ee2c287b9d5c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b559185-978d-4ebf-9373-ad57a06257a8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

73210000 - Research consultancy services

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,984 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,984 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Nov 20178 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 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 NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PETERBOROUGH
Postcode
PE1 1NG
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH41 Peterborough
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Peterborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF KENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-a5b78c2d-5457-428d-ba02-ee2c287b9d5c-2017-12-12T16:13:42Z",
    "date": "2017-12-12T16:13:42Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-a5b78c2d-5457-428d-ba02-ee2c287b9d5c",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "tender_156112/638436",
        "title": "Testing systematic approaches to planning ecological networks in Natural England",
        "description": "The project - a partnership between national and area teams - will apply a range of cutting-edge software tools relevant to spatial prioritisation of conservation and planning ecological networks (Marxan, Zonation, Natural England Vulnerability Assessment, Condatis, least cost networks, Rangeshifter) to landscape scale pilots being carried out in Natural England focus areas and at a national scale relevant to the NNR network. The tools will be applied and the results interpreted through a consultative outcomes-based approach with local stakeholders. The findings will be summarised to inform both local and national-level implementation of Natural England's strategy : Conservation21. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses e-tendering, provided by Bravosolutions. In order to access the Bravo system you will need to be registered. Could I therefore request that you register on the Bravo portal for Defra. If you're already registered on the Bravo portal please check that your registration includes Defra, as you have to specify us in order to correctly receive the tender documents. If you have any problems with the registration process, please contact the Bravo helpline on 0800 368 4850 or alternatively email them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. The link you require for new registration/amendments to registrations is - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk",
        "datePublished": "2017-10-23T11:12:02+01:00",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "48000000",
            "description": "Software package and information systems"
        },
        "additionalClassifications": [
            {
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "id": "73210000",
                "description": "Research consultancy services"
            },
            {
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "id": "90713000",
                "description": "Environmental issues consultancy services"
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "countryName": "British Oversea Territories"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Channel Islands"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Europe"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Isle of Man"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Rest of the World"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "British Oversea Territories"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Channel Islands"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Europe"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Isle of Man"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Rest of the World"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2017-11-09T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2017-12-01T00:00:00Z",
            "endDate": "2018-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": true
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "description": "Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8da38516-fa9b-4b87-ae47-9f28f3cb2be0",
                "datePublished": "2017-10-23T11:12:02+01:00",
                "format": "text/html",
                "language": "en"
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 49984,
            "currency": "GBP"
        }
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-38197",
            "name": "Defra Network eTendering Portal",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Defra Network eTendering Portal"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Natural England",
                "locality": "Peterborough",
                "postalCode": "PE1 1NG",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "Supplier.enquiries@naturalengland.org.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-48660",
            "name": "University of Kent",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "University of Kent"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Research Services, The Registry, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7NZ, UNITED KINGDOM"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-38197",
        "name": "Defra Network eTendering Portal"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-a5b78c2d-5457-428d-ba02-ee2c287b9d5c-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2017-11-23T00:00:00Z",
            "datePublished": "2017-12-12T16:13:42Z",
            "value": {
                "amount": 49984,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-48660",
                    "name": "University of Kent"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2017-12-01T00:00:00Z",
                "endDate": "2018-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b559185-978d-4ebf-9373-ad57a06257a8",
                    "datePublished": "2017-12-12T16:13:42Z",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}