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OEP111-01 Increasing freshwater species abundance through river habitat improvements

OFFICE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

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17 Dec 2025 at 10:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The contract titled "OEP111-01 Increasing freshwater species abundance through river habitat improvements" has been awarded by the Office for Environmental Protection, located in Worcester, United Kingdom. The buying organisation is closely aligning its objectives with the Environment Act 2021's targets, aiming to improve freshwater species abundance through environmental management services. The procurement process is at the award stage, with the contract active from 3rd December 2025 to 28th May 2026. Jeremy Benn Associates Limited, based in Skipton, North Yorkshire, has been selected as the supplier following a limited competition procurement method, valued at £67,754.71. This contract falls under the services category with CPV classification focused on environmental management.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services, particularly those with experience in river habitat improvements and ecological advisory roles. The type of businesses that would be well-suited to compete include those proficient in ecological consultations, environmental engineering, and spatial planning services. Firms looking to establish or expand their operations in the environmental sector can leverage such contracts to build credibility and enhance their portfolios, while contributing to the United Kingdom's ecological conservation efforts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

OEP111-01 Increasing freshwater species abundance through river habitat improvements

Notice Description

The OEP is interested in understanding and advising how government might best act in order to improve prospects of meeting its targets and commitments for improving the natural environment, particularly the Environment Act 2021 species abundance targets. The objective of this work is to support our scrutiny of the role of river habitat improvements, and changes in the scale, pace and feasibility of such improvements, in order to meet these long-term targets.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f771
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083664-2025
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

90710000 - Environmental management

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£67,754 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
3 Dec 2025 - 28 May 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

JEREMY BENN ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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