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Barnes Common Nature Conservation Management

LONDON BOROUGH OF RICHMOND UPON THAMES

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10 Oct 2025 at 16:56

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09 Oct 2025 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames has completed the procurement process for the "Barnes Common Nature Conservation Management" contract. This contract pertains to the management of five nature conservation sites: Barnes Common, East Sheen Common, Palewell Common, Pesthouse Common, and The Copse. The procurement was conducted through a direct award method, specifically targeted as a VCSE service, under UK legislation 2023/54. The procurement process is in its award stage, with the contract valued at approximately £1,480,000 (excluding VAT). The contract, managed by BARNES COMMON LIMITED, a large supplier, is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude by 31st March 2031, with a potential extension up to five additional years. The award notice was published on 9th October 2025, with a future signature date scheduled for 1st February 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental auditing and nature conservation services. It is particularly advantageous for large-scale suppliers and VCSEs that focus on public authority projects within the London area and surrounding regions. Companies with the capability to manage large nature conservation sites and provide comprehensive environmental services stand to benefit from this contract, which promises an extended project duration and potential for further renewal. The contract's focus on maintaining and enhancing public green spaces aligns with strategic growth opportunities for organisations within the environmental sector.

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Notice Title

Barnes Common Nature Conservation Management

Notice Description

Management of 5 LBRuT nature conservation sites: Barnes Common (whole site) East Sheen Common (whole site) Palewell Common (whole site) Pesthouse Common (scrub and trees) The Copse (scrub/woodland/trees)

Procurement Information

VCSE service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05abb5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064390-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90714000 - Environmental auditing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,480,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF RICHMOND UPON THAMES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TWICKEHAM
Postcode
TW1 3BZ
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Twickenham Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BARNES COMMON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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