Planning

Ecology Services Framework

GENTOO GROUP

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Planning

07 May 2025 at 13:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process entitled "Ecology Services Framework" is being spearheaded by Gentoo Group, a public undertaking based in Sunderland, UK. The contracting process is currently in the planning stage, with a procurement notice published on 7th May 2025. The procurement aims to establish a 4-year framework with Ecological Consultancies, focusing on services such as pollution investigation, environmental auditing, and consultancy on environmental issues. This project is part of Gentoo's Asset Investment Plan and is set to commence on 13th June 2026. The process falls under the services category and has a planned contract period extending until 12th June 2030. Interested parties should note the upcoming future notice scheduled for 18th May 2026.

The "Ecology Services Framework" provides substantial opportunities for business growth, especially for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and organisations with a social ethos, as they are deemed suitable for this contract. With a gross budget of £350,000, ecological consultancies that specialise in environmental issues and pollution investigation services can leverage this framework to secure long-term projects and collaborations. Located in the North East of England, the opportunity aligns with businesses offering environmental services, making it ideal for those aiming to expand their portfolio in the UK market.

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Notice Title

Ecology Services Framework

Notice Description

Gentoo are seeking quotations from suitably qualified and experienced Ecological Consultancies to enter into a 4-year framework (Framework) arrangement for the delivery of its Asset Investment Plan (the Programme).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050de5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019398-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

90714000 - Environmental auditing

90715000 - Pollution investigation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 May 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Jun 2026 - 12 Jun 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GENTOO GROUP
Contact Name
Mackenzie Heath
Contact Email
mackenzie.heath@gentoogroup.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR3 3XR
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC23 Sunderland

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Doxford
Westminster Constituency
Houghton and Sunderland South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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