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Tender for a Framework: Provision of Natural England Planning Related Advice Professional Services (NE PRAPS)

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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12 Oct 2022 at 10:00

Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation for this procurement is Natural England, with Defra Group Commercial handling the process on their behalf. The tender title is "Tender for a Framework: Provision of Natural England Planning Related Advice Professional Services (NE PRAPS)", classified under architectural, engineering, and planning services. The procurement is at the open stage, with a tender period ending on 11th October 2022 and a contract period from 19th December 2022 to 19th December 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses providing environmental planning, training, and management services. Suitable businesses should have expertise in Sustainable Development (SD) Programme advice planning requirements. The procurement method is an open procedure above threshold, indicating a fair and transparent process for potential suppliers to engage with Natural England and contribute to planning-related issues impacting the environment.

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Notice Title

Tender for a Framework: Provision of Natural England Planning Related Advice Professional Services (NE PRAPS)

Notice Description

This procurement is being carried out by Defra Group Commercial in accordance with the Open Procedure as set out in the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (PCR) on behalf of Natural England and Arm's Length Bodies. Natural England is setting up the framework to appoint the services of suppliers, contractors and consultants with relevant skills, experience and expertise in providing expert advice and training on a wide range of planning issues to decision makers and consultees nationally. Natural England advises on the environmental aspects of sustainable development and engages with the planning system as a statutory consultee for development plans, Environmental Impact Assessments, Strategic Environmental Assessment, Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects and where planning applications are likely to impact upon NE particular interests, including protected habitats, Sites of Special Scientific Interest and designated landscapes. This framework will mainly cover, but will not be limited, to Sustainable Development (SD) Programme advice planning related requirements. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e171c5a9-e91b-410c-9d78-972cd846916f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80cfcf7d-3a88-40dc-a625-62bf847b3a7b
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

80 - Education and training services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services

71410000 - Urban planning services

76411200 - Well-casing planning services

77231900 - Forest sectoral planning services

80540000 - Environmental training services

90700000 - Environmental services

90710000 - Environmental management

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Dec 2022 - 19 Dec 2026 4-5 years
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
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
network.procurement@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
00

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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