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National Character Area (NCA) Platform and Database Phase II: baseline analysis and evaluation

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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01 Feb 2022 at 22:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "National Character Area (NCA) Platform and Database Phase II: baseline analysis and evaluation" is managed by the Defra Network eTendering Portal. This tender falls under the industry category of platform interconnectivity software development services and is located in the UK. The procurement method used is a limited procedure, awarded without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was signed on 29 October 2021, with a total value of £138,361. This project is currently in the award stage and focuses on enhancing landscape monitoring and evaluation strategies.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in software development services, environmental consultancy, and data analysis related to land management and landscape evaluation. Companies with expertise in developing online platforms for environmental tracking, those experienced with public sector contracts, and firms capable of delivering innovative interconnectivity solutions would be well-positioned to compete or collaborate in this domain. The unique demands of this project underscore the value of specialised knowledge in landscape character assessment and monitoring techniques.

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Notice Title

National Character Area (NCA) Platform and Database Phase II: baseline analysis and evaluation

Notice Description

NCA Platform, Database & Atlas Project - Phase 2. This project includes Phase 2 work that builds on previously commissioned work for the development of a National Character Area (NCA) framework Landscape Change Database and Landscape Change Atlas and Dashboard. This commission is part of the Natural England landscape monitoring and evaluation strategy, and includes a particular focus on contributing to reporting against the Defra 25 Year Environment Plan Indicator G1: 'Changes to landscape and waterscape character'.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NCA Platform, Database & Atlas Project - Phase 2. This project includes Phase 2 work that builds on previously commissioned work for the development of a National Character Area (NCA) framework Landscape Change Database and Landscape Change Atlas and Dashboard. This commission is part of the Natural England landscape monitoring and evaluation strategy, and includes a particular focus on contributing to reporting against the Defra 25 Year Environment Plan Indicator G1: 'Changes to landscape and waterscape character'.

Procurement Information

This is a Single Tender Action under Regulation 32 of PCR 2015. A competitive process was not followed because LUC was part way through the project. The reasons this should be an STA are: a) Compatibility - The Supplier has developed significant understanding and specialist expertise required to complete the project to required standards, expertise that no other contractor was able to demonstrate during previous competitive tendering and could therefore not provide within the required timescales. b) Sole Supplier - The Supplier is the only contractor with the relevant expertise and online platform servers that are required for this project. c) Property Rights - The Supplier owns the online platform servers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-031205
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002923-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72212211 - Platform interconnectivity software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£138,361 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jemma.godleman@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2072385921

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LAND USE CONSULTANTS

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