Tender

Planning Related Advice Professional Services Framework (Lot 8)

NATURAL ENGLAND (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)

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30 Aug 2023 at 12:26

Summary of the contracting process

The buying organization, Natural England (Defra Network eTendering Portal), is seeking Planning Related Advice Professional Services through a procurement process. The tender title is "Planning Related Advice Professional Services Framework (Lot 8)" in the urban planning services category. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender value set at £4,999,999. The deadline for tender submissions is October 13, 2023.

This procurement opportunity by Natural England presents a chance for suppliers with expertise in planning advice services to compete for contracts. Businesses offering consultancy on soils, agricultural land, minerals, and waste management are well-suited to participate. Natural England's aim is to appoint up to six suppliers onto the framework, offering opportunities for growth and collaboration in the planning sector.

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Notice Title

Planning Related Advice Professional Services Framework (Lot 8)

Notice Description

Planning Related Advice Professional Services Framework (Lot 8) - Following insufficient bids during the original Framework tendering in January 2023, Natural England (NE) wishes to re-run a procurement process and appoint up to six (6) suitable Suppliers onto PRAPS Framework - Lot 8 (Soils, and best and most versatile agricultural land, minerals, and waste) to deliver range of planning advice services. The Suppliers with relevant skills, experience, and expertise in providing expert advice and training on a wide range of planning issues to decision makers and consultees.<br/><br/>This procurement is part of Planning Related Advice Professional Services (PRAPS) Framework. The Framework, by nature, is a zero (0) value contract and it does not offer any commitment. However, the maximum value of this Framework threshold is currently set at PS4,999,999 and is strictly dependent on the quantity related to NE requirements through the Framework lifecycle.<br/><br/>"The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome<br/><br/>Any questions, requests to participate or tender submissions must be submitted electronically via this portal."

Lot Information

Lot 1

Planning Related Advice Professional Services Framework (Lot 8) - Following insufficient bids during the original Framework tendering in January 2023, Natural England (NE) wishes to re-run a procurement process and appoint up to six (6) suitable Suppliers onto PRAPS Framework - Lot 8 (Soils, and best and most versatile agricultural land, minerals, and waste) to deliver range of planning advice services. The Suppliers with relevant skills, experience, and expertise in providing expert advice and training on a wide range of planning issues to decision makers and consultees.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03f800
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025456-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71410000 - Urban planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,999,999 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,999,999 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)
Contact Name
Rory Allen
Contact Email
rory.allen@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3459335577

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

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