Tender

Invitation to Quote - Evaluation of Species Survival Fund project in the New Forest

NEW FOREST NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY

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TenderAmendment

11 Feb 2025 at 13:54

Tender

03 Feb 2025 at 12:50

Summary of the contracting process

The New Forest National Park Authority is inviting quotes for an evaluation consultant to assess the Species Survival Fund project within the New Forest National Park. This active procurement process is classified under evaluation consultancy services (CPV: 79419000) and follows an open procedure (below threshold). The project involves evaluating nature enhancement efforts spanning 250 hectares, aimed at improving species abundance and connectivity with the New Forest SSSI. The tender is in the Tender stage, with a deadline on 28th February 2025, and the contract period runs from 1st March 2025 to 1st February 2026. The project, valued at £20,000, is located at postal code SO41 9ZG in Lymington, England, and is part of a £1.3 million partnership funded by Defra’s Species Survival Fund and delivered by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Natural England, and the Environment Agency.

This tender is a prime opportunity for businesses specialising in evaluation consultancy to engage in a high-value government-funded project, potentially boosting their market presence and demonstrating their expertise in environmental conservation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria favouring these groups. Businesses with a focus on environmental impact assessment and nature conservation, or those keen to expand into this sector, would find this tender highly beneficial.

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Notice Title

Invitation to Quote - Evaluation of Species Survival Fund project in the New Forest

Notice Description

The New Forest National Park Authority is seeking an experienced evaluation consultant to assess the value and effectiveness of our approach to delivering the Species Survival Fund (SSF) project in the New Forest National Park during 2025. The New Forest Species Survival Fund project is a PS1.3 million partnership project to deliver at least 250 hectares of nature enhancements across multiple sites that demonstrate increased abundance of key species and enhanced connectivity with the New Forest SSSI. The project started in April 2024 and is due to complete in February 2026. We are delivering the project in partnership with: Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Trust Freshwater Habitats Trust Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust New Forest Commoners Defence Association Wild New Forest. The New Forest Species Survival Fund project is led by the New Forest National Park Authority (NPA) which is responsible for conserving and enhancing the New Forest National Park and promoting understanding and enjoyment of the things that make it special. As well as planning, nature conservation and public engagement responsibilities, the services of the NPA include education, recreation, and archaeology. The project is funded by the Government's Species Survival Fund. The fund was developed by Defra and its Arm's-Length Bodies. It is being delivered by The National Lottery Heritage Fund in partnership with Natural England and the Environment Agency.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ed92f243-cdb1-44c0-80e4-95950eb18a0d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4b0550c-0584-4588-8f4d-f6786df8576b
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 1 Feb 2026 6-12 months
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
NEW FOREST NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Tender Team
Contact Email
tender@newforestnpa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01590 646678

Buyer Location

Locality
LYMINGTON
Postcode
SO41 9ZG
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
New Forest
Electoral Ward
Lymington
Westminster Constituency
New Forest West

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