Tender

Accessibility Audit, Coast to Coast Path National Trail

NATURAL ENGLAND

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10 Nov 2023 at 14:43

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10 Nov 2023 at 10:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Accessibility Audit, Coast to Coast Path National Trail is currently at the "active" stage and is being conducted by Natural England. The contract involves environmental auditing services and has a value of £49,999. The tender deadline is set for 18:00 on 8th December 2023. The audit will focus on accessibility for horse riders, cyclists, and people with disabilities along the trail, primarily located in regions such as North West, Yorkshire and the Humber.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for organisations with expertise in environmental auditing and accessibility assessments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete. The procurement process follows an open procedure, allowing a wide range of potential suppliers to participate and submit their quotations for consideration by Natural England.

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Notice Title

Accessibility Audit, Coast to Coast Path National Trail

Notice Description

We would like an organisation to provide an audit of current levels of accessibility for horse riders, cyclists and people with disabilities on the approved line of the Coast to Coast Path National Trail. We expect this audit to largely be a desk based exercise. The contract will run from December 2023 to the end of March 2024. Suppliers will have a good knowledge of current accessibility recommendations such as the Paths for All and Sensory Trust publication 'Outdoor accessibility guidance' as well as experience of successfully delivering similar audit assessments. 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 neil.coles@naturalengland.org.uk by 18:00 on 08/12/23. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to neil.coles@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-ac533dd3-13f6-47c6-97b6-80b600c14935
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd6f606a-e90a-4eb7-b2ee-af62d809c4f2
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90714000 - Environmental auditing

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Dec 2023 - 29 Mar 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
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
TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLK South West (England)

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

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