Award

South Yorkshire Local Nature Recovery Strategy - Step 5: Map areas that could become of particular importance

SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Sep 2025 at 13:10

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

09 Jul 2025 at 12:58

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority recently completed a public procurement process for the "South Yorkshire Local Nature Recovery Strategy - Step 5: Map areas that could become of particular importance" project. This initiative falls within the business and management consultancy services category and aims to identify areas crucial for biodiversity in the South Yorkshire region. The procurement, an open competition below the threshold, concluded with the contract award to NATURAL CAPITAL SOLUTIONS LTD. The contract, valued at £58,413 gross, spans from 10th September 2025 to 27th February 2026. The procurement process began with the tender stage ending on 25th July 2025, allowing businesses to engage electronically via the submission platform.

This contract provides significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the environmental consultancy and management sectors. Businesses with expertise in biodiversity mapping and environmental enhancement can leverage this project to showcase their capabilities and establish a foothold in public sector contracts. By participating in such procurement processes, SMEs can build relationships with government bodies like the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority, enhancing their portfolio and opening up further opportunities in public and private sector projects. The focus on quality and price evaluation highlights the importance of delivering economically advantageous solutions, making it an ideal opportunity for businesses committed to high-quality service and sustainability initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

South Yorkshire Local Nature Recovery Strategy - Step 5: Map areas that could become of particular importance

Notice Description

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) is seeking to make an appointment of a suitably experienced supplier to support SYMCA and its partners in delivering 'Step 5' of the Local Nature Recovery Strategy process for South Yorkshire. This will focus on mapping areas which could become of particular importance for biodiversity or where the recovery or enhancement of biodiversity could make a particular contribution to other environmental benefits.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055c08
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056972-2025
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£48,677 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
9 Sep 2025 - 27 Feb 2026 1-6 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
SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
karen.nuttall@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2BQ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATURAL CAPITAL SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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