Award

Provision of an Ecological Data Centre

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Nov 2025 at 09:53

Award

05 Sep 2025 at 13:19

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Provision of an Ecological Data Centre" was conducted by The North Yorkshire Council, a sub-central government public authority. The contract was awarded to the Yorkshire & Humber Ecological Data Trust, trading as the North and East Yorkshire Ecological Data Centre. This procurement, completed on 6th October 2025, falls under the services category specifically related to environmental information systems. The procurement method used was a direct award due to the supplier holding exclusive rights and intellectual property essential to the contract, with no reasonable alternatives available. The contract covers the delivery of crucial ecological data and GIS support across North Yorkshire, aligning with statutory duties such as supporting the Local Plan and the Environmental Information Regulations. The contract spans from 6th October 2025 to 5th October 2029, with an optional 12-month extension, and has a gross value of £454,350.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental data management, particularly those with expertise in GIS and ecological information systems. Although awarded directly due to unique supplier qualifications, it exemplifies the potential for businesses in the ecology and environmental information sector to secure future contracts by enhancing their capabilities and intellectual property positions. Firms adept at managing and disseminating extensive ecological data, especially in compliance with National Biodiversity Network standards, would be well-suited to compete should similar opportunities arise. These contracts contribute to growth by ensuring continued service demand, providing strategic links between local planning authorities, data collectors, and the private sector for ecological assessments.

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Notice Title

Provision of an Ecological Data Centre

Notice Description

North Yorkshire Council requires access to accurate contemporary ecological data and GIS support to assist in delivering the following statutory and legislative duties: Production of a new Local Plan; Provision of ecological support to planning applications, Duties related to the Environmental Information Regulations; Duties related to the Environmental Act 2021; Maintenance of accurate data in relation to Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINCs); Compiling the Single Data List.

Procurement Information

Section 41 - Direct Award in Special Cases. The following justification applies. Schedule 5, Paragraph 5, Single Suppliers: The following conditions are met in relation to the public contract: (a)due to a particular supplier having intellectual property rights or other exclusive rights, only that supplier can supply the goods, services or works required, and (b)there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059509
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073033-2025
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90714100 - Environmental information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£378,625 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£378,625 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 2025 - 5 Oct 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@northyorks.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHALLERTON
Postcode
DL7 8AD
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Romanby
Westminster Constituency
Richmond and Northallerton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

YORKSHIRE & HUMBER ECOLOGICAL DATA TRUST (T/A NORTH AND EAST YORKSHIRE ECOLOGICAL DATA CENTRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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