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Natural Capital and Ecosystem Assessment Living England Field Surveys

NATURAL ENGLAND

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21 Nov 2024 at 09:03

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05 Aug 2024 at 14:14

Tender

23 Jul 2024 at 12:37

Summary of the contracting process

Natural England has concluded the procurement process for its "Natural Capital and Ecosystem Assessment Living England Field Surveys" tender, targeting the biogeographic zone (BGZ)13, which includes Cornwall, Devon, and the Isles of Scilly. This contract covers habitat surveys to be conducted throughout 2024 and 2025, aiming to gather 700 data points using Living England's Field Maps app. Classified under "Research and development services and related consultancy services" and "Environmental monitoring other than for construction," the tender used an open procedure method with a project budget of GBP 49,999. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 26th August 2024 and the contract period running from 9th September 2024 to 31st March 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental data collection and consultancy, particularly those with expertise in habitat surveys and ecosystem assessments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are especially suitable to compete for such contracts, offering them a chance to secure a valuable project and build their portfolios with substantial government-backed work. Natural England’s emphasis on detailed methodology and data submission standards ensures that businesses with robust field survey capabilities and experience in using data mapping applications will thrive in this opportunity.

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Notice Title

Natural Capital and Ecosystem Assessment Living England Field Surveys

Notice Description

This specification covers habitat surveys to be undertaken in 2024 and 2025 across various habitats in biogeographic zone (BGZ)13 covering Cornwall, Devon and the Isles of Scilly. This contract aims to collect a total of 700 data points aligned with the Living England segmentation, using Living England's Field Maps app. The target habitat types cover specific habitats in need of increased data collection classified within Living England. 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 livingenglandenquiries@naturalengland.org.uk by 17:00 on 26th August 2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to livingenglandenquiries@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a9f56f87-944d-42ed-95c3-bf81cfdf6ac7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9b47122-899c-4f26-94df-a0eeadca6088
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,999 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,628 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
10 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
Sophie Potter
Contact Email
livingenglandenquiries@naturalengland.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS11 9AT
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Beeston & Holbeck
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WILDSCAPES COMMUNITY INTEREST

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