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Local Nature Recovery Strategy

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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11 Oct 2024 at 14:19

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has completed the tender process for the "Local Nature Recovery Strategy" project, classified under research consultancy and environmental services. The consultancy contract, valued at £99,504, requires the successful provider to develop an evidence base, recommend nature recovery solutions, and prepare a draft Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) for public consultation. The procurement process used was a competitive quotation approach below the threshold, with key deadlines including the tender period ending 29th May 2024, and the contract running from 11th September 2024 to 31st March 2025. The primary location for service delivery is the West Midlands, UK.

This tender presents excellent growth opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy, particularly those experienced in policy development, innovation in nature-based solutions, and stakeholder engagement. SMEs are particularly suitable for this contract, as demonstrated by the awarding of the contract to SLR Consulting Ltd, an SME. Businesses capable of amalgamating spatial data, adapting policies, and communicating effectively with diverse audiences stand to benefit significantly from such contracts, providing both revenue streams and the chance to make a substantial impact on regional environmental strategies.

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Notice Title

Local Nature Recovery Strategy

Notice Description

The WMCA requires consultancy support from an organisation(s) with significant knowledge and experience in: amalgamating, interpreting, and developing spatially lead evidence and policy around nature recovery and nature-based solutions in urban settings. bringing innovation and ideas to find solutions and making recommendations to multifaceted questions around nature recovery, habitat restoration and connectivity, land use, planning and climate adaptation. interpreting relevant statutory requirements, policy, and delivery advancements at a national level, regional and local level. engaging and communicating to a wide range of audiences, including the general public as well as reflecting the needs of stakeholders at the regional and local level. The LNRS Team will be commissioning some dedicated support to produce communications assets, but the consultant for this contract will be expected to work alongside that. The key deliverables required by the successful consultant for this contract are- 1. Development of evidence base and a state of nature report. 2. First set of recommendations for nature recovery. 3. Long list of priorities and actions. 4. Narrowing down the shortlist and priority actions. 5. Draft version of LNRS prepared for public consultation. 6. Finalise LNRS assets.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ece4e49d-d2ce-4c06-ad3b-92b71a6733c1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£99,504 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,504 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
10 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B19 3SD
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SLR CONSULTING

Further Information

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