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Evaluation Consultant for the Species Survival Fund - Coastal Grasslands Reconnected Project

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

11 Jun 2025 at 08:34

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

02 Apr 2025 at 12:42

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council is undertaking a public procurement process titled "Evaluation Consultant for the Species Survival Fund - Coastal Grasslands Reconnected Project." The contract, aimed at evaluation consultancy services, involves assessing the outputs and impacts of environmental projects alongside habitat restoration in Durham. The procurement followed an open method, which allows any interested party to submit a proposal, and it was completed on 30th May 2025 for a contract ending on 28th February 2026. This project, focused on engagement with local communities and biodiversity improvement, promises significant regional growth and environmental progress.

The tender provides substantial opportunities for evaluation consultancies, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) suited for below-threshold open competitions. By contributing to this significant environmental initiative, businesses can leverage their expertise in consultancy services and environmental project evaluation, thus aiding their growth through active involvement in local community projects. This procurement encourages participation from businesses with a focus on technical proficiency, given the high weighting of technical questions (80%) in the award criteria, providing strong incentives for consultancies that excel in detailed and strategic environmental evaluations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Evaluation Consultant for the Species Survival Fund - Coastal Grasslands Reconnected Project

Notice Description

Durham County Council (DCC) wishes to commission an experienced evaluation consultant to assist with the monitoring and appraisal of Durham Heritage Coast's Species Survival Fund (SSF) project's output and impacts. The CGR will focus on habitat creation and restoration, contributing to species abundance. The Project will engage with local communities to build a sense of ownership and pride in the transformation that the area continues to undergo since the large-scale environmental improvements to clear the coal mining waste at the turn of the millennium.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fbf6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031413-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£42,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£42,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,869 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
29 May 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5WB
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC14 Durham
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate and Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LAND USE CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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