This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Jun 2025 at 15:09

Tender

04 Mar 2025 at 11:10

Summary of the contracting process

Monmouthshire County Council has completed the award stage for the Severn Estuary Recreation Mitigation Strategy procurement process. The project falls under the services industry category, focusing on research and development services related to consultancy. The location of the procurement activity is in the United Kingdom, with Monmouthshire County Council situated in Usk. The procurement method used was an open competition, specifically tailored for opportunities below the threshold. The awarded contract, valued at £17,170 excluding VAT, was to Footprint Ecology, a small to medium-sized enterprise situated in Wareham. The contract period is scheduled from 14th July 2025 to 28th August 2025, with a future milestone for contract signing set for 7th July 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth, especially for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy, marine conservation strategy, and natural resources management. Enterprises with expertise in developing mitigation strategies, particularly those aware of the impacts on European Marine Sites and recreational disturbances, will find this project aligns with their capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises with experience in stakeholder consultation, strategic planning, and evidence review were highly suitable candidates to compete for this procurement opportunity. The completion of the award stage reflects a successful opening for further collaborative projects in similar capacities with local government authorities.

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Notice Title

Severn Estuary Recreation Mitigation Strategy

Notice Description

Award of Severn Estuary Recreation Mitigation Strategy

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e93d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034446-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

90712300 - Marine conservation strategy planning

90712400 - Natural resources management or conservation strategy planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£17,170 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2025 - 28 Aug 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Monmouthshire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
USK
Postcode
NP15 1GA
Postcode Area
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Monmouthshire
Electoral Ward
Llanbadoc and Usk
Westminster Constituency
Monmouthshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Footprint Ecology

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