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OEP102-01 Appraisal of the benefits in delivery pathways towards the 2050 target for woodland

OFFICE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

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16 Dec 2025 at 14:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process has concluded successfully with the awarding of a contract by the Office for Environmental Protection, located in Worcester, United Kingdom. This procurement titled "OEP102-01 Appraisal of the benefits in delivery pathways towards the 2050 target for woodland" falls under the services industry category, focusing on environmental management. The contract, signed on 7th November 2025, has a duration extending until 20th March 2026. The procurement method employed was limited competition, below threshold, indicating tailored selection criteria. The tender has completed its award procurement stage with significant implications for environmental goals in the region.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in environmental consultancy, especially those with expertise in sustainable management and biodiversity. The tender's focus on appraising pathways towards the 2050 woodland target offers potential growth avenues for consultancies that specialise in environmental management and strategic planning. With the contract awarded to Economics for the Environment Consultancy Ltd, businesses in the SME bracket are encouraged to consider similar tenders where expertise in environmental and ecological appraisal can contribute towards achieving larger sustainability targets set by authoritative bodies like the Office for Environmental Protection.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

OEP102-01 Appraisal of the benefits in delivery pathways towards the 2050 target for woodland

Notice Description

The objectives of this work are to provide a critical appraisal of the synergies and trade-offs of potential pathways towards achieving both the 2050 target for woodland and trees outside woodland, as well as increasing the sustainable management of woodlands and trees. These pathways will be appraised to determine the extent to which they support the achievement of wider key targets and commitments for biodiversity, net zero and timber production.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f6e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083449-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90710000 - Environmental management

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£59,618 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
7 Nov 2025 - 20 Mar 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
Stephen Ball
Contact Email
stephen.ball@theoep.org.uk
Contact Phone
07385952327

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

ECONOMICS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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