Award

Strategic Framework for the future requirements of water level management on the Somerset Levels and Moors

NATURAL ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Apr 2023 at 15:45

Award Notice
Tender

02 Nov 2022 at 12:53

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation Natural England has awarded a contract for the project titled "Strategic Framework for the future requirements of water level management on the Somerset Levels and Moors" to JBA Consulting. The procurement process falls under the industry category of Research and development consultancy services. The contract has a value of £20,785 and covers the period from 5th December 2022 to 31st March 2023. The tender was initiated on 2nd November 2022 and completed with the award on 28th November 2022. The tender required responses by 18th November 2022 and was conducted through an open procedure below the threshold.

This procurement opportunity provides a chance for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services to compete and showcase their expertise. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) particularly stand to benefit from this tender. Businesses located in the South West region of the United Kingdom are well-suited to engage in this contract. The project aims to address future demands on water level management in the Somerset Levels and Moors area, creating opportunities for businesses focusing on nature recovery and landscape management.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Strategic Framework for the future requirements of water level management on the Somerset Levels and Moors

Notice Description

Natural England have received funding from the Somerset Rivers Authority to deliver a number of projects under a Strategic Approach to Mitigation scheme. One of the projects was to review and update the series of Water Level Management Plans that cover the Somerset Levels and Moors area, to ensure that all plans provide suitable water level management to maintain the SPA, Ramsar and SSSI features and Functionally Linked Land. The aims of this research report are: 1. To identify/describe the main drivers for change across the landscape and how it fits with strategic government/local legislation/policy/plans. 2. Explore the present / future pressures and challenges that water level management system will need to accommodate and overcome to enable nature recovery. 3. To carry out research into how Water Level Management should change to address future demands on the landscape. 4. To provide answers to key questions that will help inform the process of updating the system of Water Level Management in the Somerset Wetlands landscape area. 5. Presentation to key stakeholders of main findings (online) Additional information: To apply please respond to the attached Invitation to Quote and associated documents. Email your response to: simon.phelps@naturalengland.org.uk . Tenders to be received no later than 17:00 on 18/11/2022. To find out more about this opportunity you can email Simon Phelps on the email given, or ring on 07442627648.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e879044f-2d15-4d7e-bda6-0d7616cc1974
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/967df5d9-e013-4f11-a6a9-5a71bea23fbf
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,785 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20223 years ago
Contract Period
5 Dec 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 1-6 months
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
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
Simon Phelps
Contact Email
simon.phelps@naturalengland.org.uk
Contact Phone
07442627648

Buyer Location

Locality
BRIDGWATER
Postcode
TA6 4YS
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bridgwater North & Central
Westminster Constituency
Bridgwater

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JBA CONSULTING

Further Information

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