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Biodiversity Services

CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL

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20 Mar 2025 at 15:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Doncaster Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of project-based biodiversity consultancy services. This contract, titled "Biodiversity Services," falls under the environmental engineering consultancy services industry category (CPV 71313000), with additional focus on geological and geophysical consultancy services (CPV 71351200). The location for service delivery includes an extensive range from Doncaster (DN1 3BU) to a global scope including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the rest of the world. The tender process, which concluded on 24th February 2025, followed a direct award procurement method. The contract period starts on 24th March 2025 and ends on 23rd March 2029, with a potential extension of up to 24 months.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental and biodiversity consultancy services. SMEs are particularly suitable due to the procurement's suitability criteria. Companies with expertise in supporting council and partnership work streams, especially within the planning services area, will find this contract advantageous. The awarded supplier, Louise Hill MRB Ecology and Environment, represents a large-scale business indicating robust competition and the need for a highly qualified offering in this sector. As the biodiversity consultancy market continues to grow, participation in such tenders can bolster a company's credentials and expand its portfolio within publicly funded projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Biodiversity Services

Notice Description

The provision of project-based, biodiversity consultancy services, to support a number of Council and partnership work streams, predominantly within the Planning Services area.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a8804514-1a44-4413-89fe-74fc35c96c29
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/216b7266-c0f8-4d91-bd51-98ad3b8ce5a8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

71351200 - Geological and geophysical consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
24 Mar 2025 - 23 Mar 2029 4-5 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
CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DONCASTER
Postcode
DN1 3BU
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE35 Doncaster
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Doncaster
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Doncaster Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LOUISE HILL, MRB ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT

Further Information

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