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The Development of a Technical Feasibility and investment model

ENTERPRISE CHESHIRE AND WARRINGTON

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Summary of the contracting process

Enterprise Cheshire and Warrington is seeking a consultant to develop a Technical Feasibility and Investment Model within the Weaver Gowy Catchment, focusing on Nature-Based Solutions (NbS). This tender falls under the business services category (CPV: 79000000) and is conducted via the open procedure. The procurement process, at the tender stage, invites submissions until 09:00 on 5th August 2025. The project, valued at £48,000, is located in the United Kingdom, particularly in the UKD region. The contracting period spans from 12th August 2025 to 12th November 2025, with the potential for renewal if required.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for consultancy firms, particularly those with expertise in environmental management, investment modelling, and stakeholder engagement within strategic interventions and Nature-Based Solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSE) are encouraged to participate, given their suitability criteria. Businesses capable of offering innovative consultation, investment strategies, and those who have experience working with environmental bodies and local authorities will find this procurement process aligns well with their capabilities, presenting a pathway for growth in governmental environmental projects.

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Notice Title

The Development of a Technical Feasibility and investment model

Notice Description

ECW are looking to appoint a consultant(s) to work with ECW and partners across Cheshire to develop a feasibility study which will examine the strategic interventions within the Weaver-Gowy catchment for Nature Based Solutions (NbS) to deliver water availability and a range of co-benefits that can be brought from such nature-based solutions (e.g. carbon sequestration, water quality, biodiversity net gain), as well as the development of an investment model from a high-quality provider that delivers a service on behalf of ECW and partners. The consultant(s) is expected to carry out consultation and engagement with key stakeholders including the abstractors themselves, Defra and other Government bodies, NGOs, Local Authorities among others, where appropriate. This consultation will inform the production of the study, focusing primarily on water abstracting businesses, as well as informing the investment model recommendation(s). The consultant(s) will, secondarily, consider other potential investors into the fund/scheme this could include, for example, angel capital investment, private capital via insurance companies, business rates, and philanthropic donations. This will include where these investments could be combined. This ITT sets out the information which is required in order to assess the suitability of bidders in terms of their technical knowledge and expertise, quality assurance processes, relationship management and value for money to meet the requirements of ECW for the Development of a Technical Feasibility and investment model for the strategic implementation of Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) within the Weaver Gowy Catchment.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: If there is a change in scope or additional time is required to complete the work.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055ccc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042024-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Aug 2025 - 12 Nov 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENTERPRISE CHESHIRE AND WARRINGTON
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@cheshireandwarrington.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WINSFORD
Postcode
CW7 1AH
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Winsford Dene
Westminster Constituency
Mid Cheshire

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