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Mineral Consultancy Framework

FORESTRY COMMISSION, ACTING THROUGH FORESTRY ENGLAND (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS FORESTRY ENGLAND)

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Award

10 Jun 2022 at 15:05

Tender

25 Mar 2022 at 12:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission, acting through Forestry England, has awarded a contract titled "Mineral Consultancy Framework" for environmental issues consultancy services, valued at £450,000. This procurement process took place across various sites within England, with a focus on developing mineral opportunities while balancing conservation and timber production objectives. The contract period runs for 1440 days, following the award completion on May 24, 2022, with key activities carried out under an open procedure method.

This framework presents significant business opportunities particularly for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in environmental consultancy and mineral management. Companies engaged in forestry, environmental services, or those offering consultancy tailored to balancing commercial and environmental interests are well-positioned to compete for future tenders alike. The emphasis on stakeholder engagement suggests that businesses with experience in working within communities will be particularly valuable.

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Notice Title

Mineral Consultancy Framework

Notice Description

CONTRACT AWARDED - Forestry England have explored and managed mineral operations on the nations forest since it was established and wish to continue to develop commercial mineral opportunities across the estate. This must be undertaken in reasonable balance with wider objectives including the production of timber and the interests of conservation and the environment. In promoting the multiple benefits of forestry, we also seek to take careful account of the needs and wishes of stakeholders, including local communities. This framework covers the whole of England. We currently have more than 40 sites in England, made up of a combination of operational sites worked by Tenants, sites worked under leasehold reservation by Landlords, sites used for landfill and 23 in house quarries. As an increasingly specialised industry, we recognise the need to procure competent professional counsel to aid us in the successful management of these sites.

Lot Information

Lot 1

CONTRACT AWARDED Forestry England have explored and managed mineral operations on the nations forest since it was established and wish to continue to develop commercial mineral opportunities across the estate. This must be undertaken in reasonable balance with wider objectives including the production of timber and the interests of conservation and the environment. In promoting the multiple benefits of forestry, we also seek to take careful account of the needs and wishes of stakeholders, including local communities. This framework covers the whole of England. We currently have more than 40 sites in England, made up of a combination of operational sites worked by Tenants, sites worked under leasehold reservation by Landlords, sites used for landfill and 23 in house quarries. As an increasingly specialised industry, we recognise the need to procure competent professional counsel to aid us in the successful management of these sites.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03265f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016050-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 May 20223 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
FORESTRY COMMISSION, ACTING THROUGH FORESTRY ENGLAND (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS FORESTRY ENGLAND)
Contact Name
Christine Hunt
Contact Email
christine.hunt@forestryengland.uk
Contact Phone
+44 300064686

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1EJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WARDELL ARMSTRONG

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