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Responsible Body Compliance Verification of Whitewater BNG Site

HART DISTRICT COUNCIL

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27 Mar 2026 at 11:06

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Summary of the contracting process

Hart District Council, located in Fleet, United Kingdom, is undertaking a procurement process titled "Responsible Body Compliance Verification of Whitewater BNG Site", within the services industry category. The tender is currently in the active stage, with an end date for submissions set for 27 April 2026, and the enquiry period closing on 16 April 2026. The procurement method is open competition, suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The Council seeks a designated Responsible Body registered in England to manage compliance verification at Whitewater Meadows, with a contract period beginning on 15 May 2026 and ending in May 2056. The total contract value is £48,000, and electronic submissions are permitted.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in natural resource management, conservation strategy planning, or nature reserve services. Organisations that can establish themselves as Responsible Bodies are particularly well-suited to compete. With an open competition method, this tender invites diverse contributors to engage, fostering growth and expansion within the ecological and conservation sectors. Hart District Council’s initiative could serve as a substantial growth opportunity for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in conservation efforts in the UK, especially for those looking to forge long-term partnerships with local government authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Responsible Body Compliance Verification of Whitewater BNG Site

Notice Description

The Council is seeking to enter a Conservation Covenant agreement with a designated Responsible Body who will successfully undertake the compliance verification of our first BNG site, Whitewater Meadows. Bidders must be a designated Responsible Body registered in England.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06763d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028405-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

90712400 - Natural resources management or conservation strategy planning services

92530000 - Botanical and zoological garden services and nature reserve services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 May 2026 - 14 May 2056 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HART DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FLEET
Postcode
GU51 4AE
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ37 North Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Hart
Electoral Ward
Fleet Central
Westminster Constituency
North East Hampshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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