Tender

GB-Rickmansworth: Conservation Grazing

THREE RIVERS DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

08 Nov 2024 at 13:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Three Rivers District Council is seeking expressions of interest for a four-year conservation grazing contract in the East of England, specifically within Rickmansworth. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for responses by 22 November 2024. The contract, valued at £50,000, aims to support the management plan of local sites through conservation grazing, enhancing biodiversity and wildlife. This opportunity falls under the livestock category with specific mentions of bovine cattle and animal feedstuffs, and will start on 1 March 2025, ending on 1 March 2029.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in livestock management, conservation practices, and animal feed services. With an emphasis on conservation grazing, businesses capable of managing sustainable agricultural practices and maintaining wildlife diversity would be well-suited for this contract. The use of a restricted procedure in procurement ensures a selective and competitive environment, ideal for specialised businesses in the relevant industry. Entrepreneurs in the ecological and environmental service sectors could find this tender particularly advantageous for expanding their portfolio.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Rickmansworth: Conservation Grazing

Notice Description

Expressions of Interest are invited for Multi-year Conservation Grazing on Three Rivers District Council. This will be a four-year contract, incorporating an annual review meeting to agree stocking rates and timings for the following year. Conservation grazing is an important element of the management plan for these sites. Conservation grazing enhances the diversity and structure of wildflowers, which in turn supports a vast array of insects providing a healthy food supply for many mammals and birds. If you are interested, please review and respond to the EOI in accordance with the deadline Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ebe7eeb2-74a3-48aa-8a9c-8ba94fcc2ec6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f6d6070-9276-42a3-9f1f-882be40cb7cd
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

03321100 - Bovine cattle

03322000 - Livestock

15700000 - Animal feedstuffs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 1 Mar 2029 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
THREE RIVERS DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Derek Hatcher
Contact Email
derek.hatcher@watford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01923278370

Buyer Location

Locality
RICKMANSWORTH
Postcode
WD3 1RL
Post Town
Watford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Three Rivers
Electoral Ward
Rickmansworth Town
Westminster Constituency
South West Hertfordshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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