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Biodiversity Recording Engagement Programme

CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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03 Jul 2025 at 13:04

Summary of the contracting process

Carmarthenshire County Council has successfully completed the awarding process for the "Biodiversity Recording Engagement Programme" as of 3rd July 2025. This contract involves the provision of services related to environmental monitoring in the region coded UKL14, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete with a direct, below-threshold procurement method, achieved without competition, and awarded to West Wales Biodiversity Information Centre. This contract spans from 4th July 2025 to 31st March 2027, with a total value of £38,949.60, of which £32,458.00 is the net amount.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services, particularly those involved in biodiversity and ecological projects, as there is potential for collaboration and sub-contracting with larger entities like the West Wales Biodiversity Information Centre. Such businesses, especially those offering unique ecological solutions or technologies, would be well-positioned to contribute to and benefit from this public sector engagement, bolstering their portfolios and providing exposure within the public procurement landscape. The contract supports a focus on sustainable and environmentally-forward initiatives, aligning with public sector objectives under the application of Welsh devolved regulations.

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Notice Title

Biodiversity Recording Engagement Programme

Notice Description

Carmarthenshire County Council has appointed West Wales Biodiversity Information Centre (WWBIC) to deliver a Biodiversity Recording Engagement Programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055854
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037123-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,458 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
3 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Isabel Macho
Contact Email
biodiversity@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARMARTHEN
Postcode
SA31 1JP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Carmarthenshire
Electoral Ward
Carmarthen Town North and South
Westminster Constituency
Caerfyrddin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WEST WALES BIODIVERSITY INFORMATION CENTRE

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