Tender

Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) Monitoring Framework

NE

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Tender

08 Sep 2023 at 08:19

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation, Natural England, has issued a tender for a project titled "Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) Monitoring Framework" in the services industry category of Environmental Monitoring. The procurement stage is currently in the Tender phase, with a tender deadline of October 23, 2023. The contract period is set to start on April 1, 2024, and end on March 31, 2028. This open procedure (above threshold) tender provides an opportunity for businesses to engage with Natural England in monitoring and evaluating SSSIs, enabling collaboration in sustaining and restoring designated sites.

Natural England's tender for the SSSI Monitoring Framework is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses interested in environmental monitoring services across various locations, including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom, can participate in this procurement process. The project aims to obtain feature-scale data to support site management, local nature recovery projects, and national policy delivery, fostering business growth opportunities in the environmental services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) Monitoring Framework

Notice Description

Natural England SSSI Monitoring Aims Monitoring and evaluation of SSSIs is an important aspect of Natural England's work on protected sites as it enables us to understand the impacts of management and other pressures on the notified features. We have moved to a Whole Feature Assessment (WFA) approach, aligning with all other UK Statutory Nature Conservation bodies, to obtain feature-scale data and understand the bigger picture. We will still be able to report at the unit scale to support conversations with land managers. Interim targets of the Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP) published in January include the delivery of an up-to-date condition assessment for every SSSI (feature) by the beginning of 2028. SSSI Monitoring Programme Monitoring and evaluation of SSSIs is an important aspect of Natural England's overall monitoring programme. It provides evidence that helps us deliver our statutory functions for SSSIs and other designated sites. We use this evidence to advise land managers, partners and stakeholders, and help them sustain SSSIs in favourable condition, or restore those in unfavourable condition. We are reforming these processes to obtain feature-scale data and understand the bigger picture. The SSSI Monitoring and Evaluation Programme tackles the decline in SSSI monitoring frequency in recent years and our SSSI evidence base. It aims to provide robust evidence to support site management, local nature recovery projects, and national policy delivery and reporting. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://atamis-9529.my.site.com/s/Welcome Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at https://atamis-9529.my.site.com/s/Welcome

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ea6d0bc9-a46f-4096-a7c7-b71429bf4104
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff691cce-7e74-443d-b026-3455ec160e30
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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NE
Contact Name
Andrew Barkhouse
Contact Email
andrew.barkhouse@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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