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Project Lead for Marsh Fritillary SRP Project on The Lizard

Natural England

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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05 Aug 2025 at 08:52

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

28 May 2025 at 15:35

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process discussed here was initiated by Natural England, a central government public authority, with the aim to oversee a project titled "Project Lead for Marsh Fritillary SRP Project on The Lizard". The project is located within The Lizard NNR in the UK, classified under the industry category of project management consultancy services. The procurement followed an open method, specifically below the threshold with open competition, and was at the award and contract stage by the last noted date of 5th August 2025. The contract, valued at £16,800 gross (£14,000 net), commenced on 7th July 2025 and will conclude on 31st July 2026, with the role involving habitat assessments, management plan production, contractor oversight, seed harvesting, and reporting.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs involved in environmental consultancy and project management services. Businesses with expertise in biodiversity projects and a capacity for managing multidisciplinary tasks, including site assessments and the coordination of land management activities, would be well-suited to fulfil these requirements. The contract involves collaboration with various stakeholders, such as land management contractors and nurseries, which could open paths for further networking and partnership opportunities in ecological management and conservation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Project Lead for Marsh Fritillary SRP Project on The Lizard

Notice Description

A nine-month project based within The Lizard NNR concerning Marsh Fritillary metapopulations. The Project Lead will oversee the project. This will involve undertaking Marsh Fritillary surveys and habitat condition assessments at 12 sites within the NNR; producing a habitat management plan for each of our 12 sites in conjunction with the Botanical Advisor; overseeing land management contractors over the winter months 2025/2026 to enact these management plans; harvesting of scabious seed and liaising with a commercial nursery to grow the seed on for future planting out at sites; and writing interim and final project reports.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05282d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045937-2025
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,650 Under £100K
Lots Value
£12,650 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
7 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Natural England
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Postcode Area
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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

S Board

Further Information

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