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OEP027-02 Further assessing the long term halt in the decline of species abundance - test phase

OFFICE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

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15 Aug 2025 at 14:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The Office for Environmental Protection, located in Worcester, has recently completed a procurement process for the project titled "OEP027-02 Further assessing the long-term halt in the decline of species abundance – test phase". This initiative falls under the services category, specifically focusing on environmental services. The tender, identified by the legal basis 2023/54, was procured through a limited method below the threshold of competitive bidding. The project aims to assess methodologies for determining the halt in biodiversity decline towards the 2030 target. The contract, awarded on 15th August 2025 with a completion date set for 23rd January 2026, involves a financial value of £59,412. The James Hutton Institute has been identified as the supplier for this project.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in environmental services, especially those specialising in biodiversity and ecological assessments. Organisations with expertise in data analytics and environmental monitoring could find this tender particularly advantageous, given its focus on assessing species abundance and aligning with the government's Environmental Improvement Plan. As the procurement was conducted through a limited competition approach, businesses capable of delivering niche and specified services would be well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities, fostering growth by leveraging their specialised expertise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

OEP027-02 Further assessing the long term halt in the decline of species abundance - test phase

Notice Description

The overarching objective of this work is to test methodologies, using the data available, in assessing whether the long term decline in biodiversity has been halted as intended through the target to halt the decline in species abundance by 2030. The outcome of the project will support the OEP's ongoing monitoring and assessment of government's progress with the Environmental Improvement Plan and targets in England.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05892f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049239-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£59,412 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
15 Aug 2025 - 23 Jan 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
OFFICE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR5 2QT
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE JAMES HUTTON INSTITUTE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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