Tender

Biodiversity Audit of Milton Country Park

SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

25 Mar 2025 at 09:16

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

South Cambridgeshire District Council is seeking proposals for a Biodiversity Audit of Milton Country Park. The contract involves species and habitat surveys, along with the creation of a five-year management plan for the park. This opportunity falls under the industry category of environmental auditing and is intended to be carried out across various regions in the United Kingdom. The procurement is in the tender stage with key dates including an enquiry deadline of 3 April 2025 and a submission deadline of 4 April 2025 at 13:00. The contract period is set to commence on 21 April 2025 with the possibility of annual renewals for up to five additional years.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental services, particularly those with experience in biodiversity and habitat assessments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant qualifications and expertise are especially encouraged to compete. Participating in this tender can support business growth by providing a foothold in public sector contracts and expanding their portfolio in environmental consultation services. The open procurement method allows for a competitive process, ensuring that qualified businesses have the opportunity to secure this valuable contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Biodiversity Audit of Milton Country Park

Notice Description

South Cambridgeshire District Council is seeking a suitably qualified consultant to carry out a full biodiversity audit of Milton Country Park including but not limited to species and habitat surveys and the production of a five-year management plan for the site

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Option to extend for a further 5 years

Renewal: 12. This contract is for 1 year term with the option to extend each and every year for a further 5 years

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f834
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011030-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90714000 - Environmental auditing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Apr 2025 - 20 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
aaron.may@scambs.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBOURNE
Postcode
CB23 6EA
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Cambourne
Westminster Constituency
St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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