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INS307-12 Monitoring progress in expenditure towards biodiversity targets

OFFICE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

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07 Feb 2025 at 10:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) has completed a procurement process titled "INS307-12 Monitoring progress in expenditure towards biodiversity targets". This procurement, classified under the CPV code 90710000 for Environmental Management, focuses on monitoring government expenditure on actions addressing biodiversity, woodland, and marine targets as set out in the Environment Act 2021. The contract was awarded on 15 January 2025 following a competitive quotation method below the threshold, with a contract period running from 15 January 2025 to 30 April 2025. The key delivery location is Yorkshire and the Humber, England, and the contract award was announced on 7 February 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental management, impact assessment, and consultancy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) particularly stand to benefit from participating in such contracts, given the suitability criteria. The successful supplier, Economics for the Environment Consultancy Ltd, exemplifies the type of expertise and scale required for such projects. Engaging in such government tenders can offer businesses the chance to contribute to critical national environmental targets while expanding their market presence and achieving growth through government partnerships.

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Notice Title

INS307-12 Monitoring progress in expenditure towards biodiversity targets

Notice Description

The overarching objective of this work is to provide the OEP with the capability to monitor the delivery expenditure of actions in the annual reporting period. The OEP intends to apply the outputs of this research to inform its reporting on Government's progress in delivering its Environmental Improvement Plan and achieving Environment Act 2021 targets. Our main focus in this particular project is on contribution to the Environment Act 2021 biodiversity, woodland and marine targets. A particular focus being the 2030 species abundance target and the long-term target to reverse the decline of species abundance. The outcome of the project will support the OEP's ongoing monitoring and assessment of government's progress with Environmental Improvement Plans in England.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d9ef824-2f47-45b3-bdef-e4c5d301ca46
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90710000 - Environmental management

90711000 - Environmental impact assessment other than for construction

90711100 - Risk or hazard assessment other than for construction

90711200 - Environmental standards other than for construction

90711300 - Environmental indicators analysis other than for construction

90711400 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services other than for construction

90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

90712000 - Environmental planning

90712100 - Urban environmental development planning

90712200 - Forest conservation strategy planning

90712300 - Marine conservation strategy planning

90712400 - Natural resources management or conservation strategy planning services

90712500 - Environmental institution building or planning

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

90713100 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste-water other than for construction

90714000 - Environmental auditing

90714100 - Environmental information systems

90714200 - Corporate environmental auditing services

90714300 - Sectoral environmental auditing services

90714400 - Activity specific environmental auditing services

90714500 - Environmental quality control services

90714600 - Environmental security control services

90715000 - Pollution investigation services

90715100 - Chemicals and oil pollution investigation services

90715110 - Gasworks site investigation

90715120 - Chemical works or oil refinery waste site investigation

90715200 - Other pollution investigation services

90715210 - Oil depot or terminal site investigation

90715220 - Industrial site investigation

90715230 - Industrial waste site investigation

90715240 - Wood treatment plant site investigation

90715250 - Dry cleaning plants site investigation

90715260 - Foundry site investigation

90715270 - Recycling plant site investigation

90715280 - Food processing plant site investigation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,880 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
15 Jan 2025 - 30 Apr 2025 1-6 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
OFFICE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Contact Name
Stephen Ball
Contact Email
stephen.ball@theoep.org.uk
Contact Phone
07385952327

Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR5 2QT
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ECONOMICS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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