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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 is inviting bids for its project titled "Responsible Body Compliance Verification of Whitewater BNG Site", falling under the industry categories of "Natural resources management or conservation strategy planning services" and "Botanical and zoological garden services and nature reserve services". This procurement, situated in Fleet, United Kingdom, is currently at the tender update stage. The Council seeks to enter into a Conservation Covenant with a designated Responsible Body registered in England. The tender process ends on 27th April 2026, with a contract period set to begin on 15th May 2026 and extend until May 2056.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in conservation and natural resources management, particularly those classified as SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The open competition below-threshold procurement method ensures a wide range of bidders can participate, provided they meet the criteria of being a designated Responsible Body. With the tender valued at £40,000, businesses involved in compliance verification and environmental stewardship can leverage this opportunity to establish long-term partnerships with Hart District Council, enhancing their reputation and expanding their portfolio in public sector projects.

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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/035650-2026
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
20 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 2026Expired
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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