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Protected Landscapes Outcomes Framework- Guidance on apportioning national targets between individual Protected Landscapes

NATURAL ENGLAND

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29 Feb 2024 at 10:06

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Natural England is inviting quotations for the contract titled "Protected Landscapes Outcomes Framework- Guidance on apportioning national targets between individual Protected Landscapes" in the research consultancy services category. The contract aims to provide national guidance on calculating contributions towards national targets for protected landscapes. The deadline for submitting quotations is 20th March 2024, with a contract period running from 15th April 2024 to 15th October 2024. The buying organisation is Natural England, located in Worcester, United Kingdom.

This tender from Natural England offers business growth opportunities for research consultancy firms with expertise in environmental management. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The open procurement method allows for fair competition, with a contract value of £49,999 GBP. Successful bidders can contribute to national environmental and climate commitments through tailored advice for individual Protected Landscape bodies, supporting their local partnerships in meeting the Framework's targets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Protected Landscapes Outcomes Framework- Guidance on apportioning national targets between individual Protected Landscapes

Notice Description

As part of Defra's response to the Landscapes Review, the Government committed to 'agreeing a new Targets and Outcomes Framework for protected landscapes, which sets targets for their contributions to national environment and climate commitments, to be embedded in the management plans' - Environmental Improvement Plan 2023. The Framework was published by Defra on 31 January 2024 - see https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/protected-landscapes-targets-and-outcomes-framework/protected-landscapes-targets-and-outcomes-framework. The aims of this contract are to: 1. Provide national guidance on the process by which each local partnership should calculate/estimate the contributions of their Protected Landscape towards each of the Framework's national targets. 2. Provide tailored initial advice to each of the individual Protected Landscape bodies to help their local partnership to develop bespoke contributions to the national targets, using the guidance/process developed under 1 above. Additional information: To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached. Your response must be sent to liz.bingham@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on 20th March 2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process, please submit these via email to liz.bingham@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f47a86cb-bff0-4cbb-913e-f8845e275d05
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fec04dcf-9656-4557-b491-3f5070b73403
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,999 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Feb 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Apr 2024 - 15 Oct 2024 6-12 months
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
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR5 2NP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Further Information

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