This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

21 Jul 2026 at 10:18

TenderUpdate

24 Jun 2026 at 22:56

Tender

02 Jun 2026 at 17:01

Summary of the contracting process

The JNCC Support Co, in collaboration with London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC), is conducting a procurement process under the title "JNCC Business Associates Framework Agreement to Support Nature Conservation." The tender is focused on environmental consultancy services and is categorised under services relevant to environmental and nature conservation issues such as biodiversity, sustainable fisheries, and air quality. The initiative holds significant value, with a total procurement budget of £14.4 million. Hailed as a competitive flexible procedure, this framework aims to provide an adaptive and transparent bidding process. Currently, in the tender stage, submissions are expected to be made electronically in English through the designated portal by 8:00 AM (UTC) on 22nd July 2026. The contracting authority, JNCC Support Co, based in Peterborough, with LUPC providing consultancy services, intends to make awards by September 11, 2026, with contract periods extending up to September 10, 2030, including potential renewals.

This tender presents a phenomenal opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental services to contribute to crucial nature conservation efforts in the UK. With a framework agreement supporting up to 90 participants across six lots, this procurement allows small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) to secure long-term contracts by delivering cost-effective and high-quality consultancy solutions. Ideal participants are those with expertise in areas such as terrestrial and marine ecosystems, environmental quality, sustainable development, and inclusive organisational design. The flexibility in award criteria, emphasised through a Price Per Quality Point methodology, ensures that bids providing maximum value for money will be prioritised, thereby accommodating a variety of innovative proposals in promoting sustainability and addressing biodiversity challenges.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

JNCC BUSINESS ASSOCIATES FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT TO SUPPORT NATURE CONSERVATION

Notice Description

The Joint Nature Conservation Committee ("JNCC") is the statutory adviser to the UK Government and devolved administrations on UK and international nature conservation. JNCC and the conservation sector are under increasing pressure to deliver value for money and solutions through their procurement activities and must achieve value for money through all procurement exercises. The triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution has intensified the challenges facing nature conservation. JNCC are seeking expert support to strengthen our critical role in protecting the UK's biodiversity across both land and sea. JNCC is committed to advancing nature-based solutions to address these interconnected crises as a central element of our strategic development. JNCC is creating a Business Associates Framework agreement for the future supply of consultancy services for the required specialisms. The objective of the Framework Agreement is to deliver best value, continuous improvement and efficiency gains across the life of the Agreement. Your role as a supplier is key in helping JNCC to deliver value. With this, we would invite participants who can provide the greatest value for money achievable.

Lot Information

LOT 1: Terrestrial (including freshwaters), including direct and indirect drivers of biodiversity loss

The provision of consultancy services for terrestrial (including freshwaters), including direct and indirect drivers of biodiversity loss

Renewal: This lot may be extended at the choice of Authority by up to two years (1+1)

LOT 2: Marine, including sustainable fisheries, offshore industries, protected sites

Consultancy services for marine, including sustainable fisheries, offshore industries, protected sites

Renewal: This lot may be extended at the choice of Authority by up to two years (1+1)

LOT 3: Air and environmental quality

Consultancy services for air and environmental quality

Renewal: This lot may be extended at the choice of Authority by up to two years (1+1)

LOT 4: Economics, social science and evaluation: methods and analysis

Consultancy services for economics, social science and evaluation: methods and analysis

Renewal: This lot may be extended at the choice of Authority by up to two years (1+1)

LOT 5: Earth observation and data

Consultancy services for Earth observation and data

Renewal: This lot may be extended at the choice of Authority by up to two years (1+1)

LOT 6: Corporate services, including inclusive organisational design and development

Consultancy services for corporate services, including inclusive organisational design and development

Renewal: This lot may be extended at the choice of Authority by up to two years (1+1)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06abea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068609-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Sep 2026 - 10 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2030-06-30

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
JNCC SUPPORT CO
Additional Buyers

LUPC

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC3R 8HN
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH41 Peterborough
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
Fletton and Stanground
Westminster Constituency
North West Cambridgeshire

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-06abea-2026-07-21T11:18:57+01:00",
    "date": "2026-07-21T11:18:57+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-06abea",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PNVT-3763-LBZD",
            "name": "LUPC",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PNVT-3763-LBZD"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "5th Floor, Pinnacle House",
                "locality": "London",
                "postalCode": "EC3R 8HN",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKI31"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Elena Andrian",
                "email": "e.andrian@lupc.ac.uk",
                "telephone": "+44 7484 245503"
            },
            "roles": [
                "procuringEntity",
                "processContactPoint"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.lupc.ac.uk",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
                    }
                ]
            },
            "roleDetails": "LUPC is providing consultancy services to and under the instruction of JNCC Support Co and is responsible for the creation, review, publication, evaluation, moderation and award for the project."
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PRPL-6981-TDJT",
            "name": "JNCC SUPPORT CO",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PRPL-6981-TDJT"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "QUAY HOUSE, 2 EAST STATION ROAD, FLETTON QUAYS",
                "locality": "PETERBOROUGH",
                "postalCode": "PE2 8YY",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKH11"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Contract Queries",
                "email": "contractqueries@jncc.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.jncc.gov.uk",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicAuthorityCentralGovernment",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public authority - central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PRPL-6981-TDJT",
        "name": "JNCC SUPPORT CO"
    },
    "planning": {
        "noEngagementNoticeRationale": "A Preliminary Market Engagement notice was not issued as JNCC has sufficient knowledge of the market and a clearly defined requirement. The market is well-established and competitive, and PME was not considered proportionate or likely to provide additional value in shaping the procurement or improving outcomes. The approach remains compliant with procurement regulations and ensures fair and open competition."
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "LUPCJNCC2601",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "JNCC BUSINESS ASSOCIATES FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT TO SUPPORT NATURE CONSERVATION",
        "description": "The Joint Nature Conservation Committee (\"JNCC\") is the statutory adviser to the UK Government and devolved administrations on UK and international nature conservation. JNCC and the conservation sector are under increasing pressure to deliver value for money and solutions through their procurement activities and must achieve value for money through all procurement exercises. The triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution has intensified the challenges facing nature conservation. JNCC are seeking expert support to strengthen our critical role in protecting the UK's biodiversity across both land and sea. JNCC is committed to advancing nature-based solutions to address these interconnected crises as a central element of our strategic development. JNCC is creating a Business Associates Framework agreement for the future supply of consultancy services for the required specialisms. The objective of the Framework Agreement is to deliver best value, continuous improvement and efficiency gains across the life of the Agreement. Your role as a supplier is key in helping JNCC to deliver value. With this, we would invite participants who can provide the greatest value for money achievable.",
        "status": "active",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "LOT-0001",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "90713000",
                        "description": "Environmental issues consultancy services"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UK",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UK",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UK",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "LOT-0001"
            },
            {
                "id": "LOT-0002",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "71313000",
                        "description": "Environmental engineering consultancy services"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UK",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UK",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UK",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "LOT-0002"
            },
            {
                "id": "LOT-0003",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "90713000",
                        "description": "Environmental issues consultancy services"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UK",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UK",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UK",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "LOT-0003"
            },
            {
                "id": "LOT-0004",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "90713000",
                        "description": "Environmental issues consultancy services"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UK",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UK",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UK",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "LOT-0004"
            },
            {
                "id": "LOT-0005",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "90713000",
                        "description": "Environmental issues consultancy services"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UK",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UK",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UK",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "LOT-0005"
            },
            {
                "id": "LOT-0006",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "90713000",
                        "description": "Environmental issues consultancy services"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UK",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UK",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UK",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "LOT-0006"
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amountGross": 14400000,
            "amount": 12000000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Competitive flexible procedure",
        "procedure": {
            "features": "The Contracting Authority is utilising the Competitive Flexible Procedure in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. This procedure has been selected to enable a proportionate, transparent, and tailored approach to market engagement and contract award. The Competitive Flexible Procedure allows the Authority to design a process that is appropriately structured to the complexity and requirements of the procurement, while maintaining compliance with the core principles of fairness, value for money, non-discrimination, and transparency."
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "aboveThreshold": true,
        "techniques": {
            "hasFrameworkAgreement": true,
            "frameworkAgreement": {
                "maximumParticipants": 90,
                "method": "withAndWithoutReopeningCompetition",
                "type": "closed",
                "description": "The framework operates with a mixture of direct award options or with competition based on the call-off project value and Authority requirements. Suppliers may also be selected based on capability defined as a part of their tender submission to this ITP. Pricing for direct awards must be based on the pricing submitted as a part of this ITP; for with-competition call-offs, all suppliers awarded to the lot who are capable of providing the service (e.g. capability matrix and capacity) shall be invited to tender but must not exceed pricing agreed in this framework ITP (i.e. must not exceed the ceiling price)."
            }
        },
        "submissionMethodDetails": "https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=103301&TID100108499&B=",
        "submissionTerms": {
            "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "allowed",
            "languages": [
                "en"
            ]
        },
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-07-22T08:00:00+00:00"
        },
        "enquiryPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-07-22T05:15:00+00:00"
        },
        "awardPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-09-11T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "LOT-0001",
                "title": "LOT 1: Terrestrial (including freshwaters), including direct and indirect drivers of biodiversity loss",
                "description": "The provision of consultancy services for terrestrial (including freshwaters), including direct and indirect drivers of biodiversity loss",
                "status": "active",
                "value": {
                    "amountGross": 2400000,
                    "amount": 2000000,
                    "currency": "GBP"
                },
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "weightingDescription": "Participants to Stage 2 ONLY: All Bids will be evaluated using a Price Per Quality Point methodology. Price Per Quality Point (PPQP) is an evaluation method designed to balance cost and quality to identify the most advantageous tender (MAT) by dividing a bidder's price by their quality score. Please refer to paragraph 3.5 of the ITP.",
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "cost",
                            "name": "Price Per Quality Point (PPQM)",
                            "description": "Participants invited to submit bids to stage 2 only: technical, quality, and social value will be scored as per paragraph 3.3 in the ITP with section-specific evaluation tables with a maximum score of 100 points \"Technical Score\". Bidders pricing will be applied to a hypothetical scenario as per paragraph 3.4 in the ITP \"Commercial Offer\". The bidder's \"Commercial Offer\" will be divided by the \"Technical Score\" which will create a Price Per Quality Point \"PPQM\". The bidder with the lowest PPQM will be considered the bidder offering the best value."
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "cost",
                            "name": "Price Per Quality Point (PPQM)",
                            "description": "Participants invited to submit bids to stage 2 only: technical, quality, and social value will be scored as per paragraph 3.3 in the ITP with section-specific evaluation tables with a maximum score of 100 points \"Technical Score\". Bidders pricing will be applied to a hypothetical scenario as per paragraph 3.4 in the ITP \"Commercial Offer\". The bidder's \"Commercial Offer\" will be divided by the \"Technical Score\" which will create a Price Per Quality Point \"PPQM\". The bidder with the lowest PPQM will be considered the bidder offering the best value."
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "cost",
                            "name": "Price Per Quality Point (PPQM)",
                            "description": "Participants invited to submit bids to stage 2 only: technical, quality, and social value will be scored as per paragraph 3.3 in the ITP with section-specific evaluation tables with a maximum score of 100 points \"Technical Score\". Bidders pricing will be applied to a hypothetical scenario as per paragraph 3.4 in the ITP \"Commercial Offer\". The bidder's \"Commercial Offer\" will be divided by the \"Technical Score\" which will create a Price Per Quality Point \"PPQM\". The bidder with the lowest PPQM will be considered the bidder offering the best value."
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "selectionCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "economic",
                            "description": "Please refer to the PSQ questions within the ITP."
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "technical",
                            "description": "Please refer to the PSQ questions within the ITP."
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "economic",
                            "description": "Please refer to the PSQ questions within the ITP."
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "technical",
                            "description": "Please refer to the PSQ questions within the ITP."
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "economic",
                            "description": "Please refer to the PSQ questions within the ITP."
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "technical",
                            "description": "Please refer to the PSQ questions within the ITP."
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "suitability": {
                    "sme": true,
                    "vcse": true
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2026-09-11T00:00:00Z",
                    "endDate": "2028-09-10T23:59:59+01:00",
                    "maxExtentDate": "2030-09-10T23:59:59+01:00"
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "renewal": {
                    "description": "This lot may be extended at the choice of Authority by up to two years (1+1)"
                }
            },
            {
                "id": "LOT-0002",
                "title": "LOT 2: Marine, including sustainable fisheries, offshore industries, protected sites",
                "description": "Consultancy services for marine, including sustainable fisheries, offshore industries, protected sites",
                "status": "active",
                "value": {
                    "amountGross": 2400000,
                    "amount": 2000000,
                    "currency": "GBP"
                },
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "weightingDescription": "Participants to Stage 2 ONLY: All Bids will be evaluated using a Price Per Quality Point methodology. Price Per Quality Point (PPQP) is an evaluation method designed to balance cost and quality to identify the most advantageous tender (MAT) by dividing a bidder's price by their quality score. Please refer to paragraph 3.5 of the ITP.",
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "cost",
                            "name": "Price Per Quality Point (PPQM)",
                            "description": "Participants invited to submit bids to stage 2 only: technical, quality, and social value will be scored as per paragraph 3.3 in the ITP with section-specific evaluation tables with a maximum score of 100 points \"Technical Score\". Bidders pricing will be applied to a hypothetical scenario as per paragraph 3.4 in the ITP \"Commercial Offer\". The bidder's \"Commercial Offer\" will be divided by the \"Technical Score\" which will create a Price Per Quality Point \"PPQM\". The bidder with the lowest PPQM will be considered the bidder offering the best value."
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "cost",
                            "name": "Price Per Quality Point (PPQM)",
                            "description": "Participants invited to submit bids to stage 2 only: technical, quality, and social value will be scored as per paragraph 3.3 in the ITP with section-specific evaluation tables with a maximum score of 100 points \"Technical Score\". Bidders pricing will be applied to a hypothetical scenario as per paragraph 3.4 in the ITP \"Commercial Offer\". The bidder's \"Commercial Offer\" will be divided by the \"Technical Score\" which will create a Price Per Quality Point \"PPQM\". The bidder with the lowest PPQM will be considered the bidder offering the best value."
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "cost",
                            "name": "Price Per Quality Point (PPQM)",
                            "description": "Participants invited to submit bids to stage 2 only: technical, quality, and social value will be scored as per paragraph 3.3 in the ITP with section-specific evaluation tables with a maximum score of 100 points \"Technical Score\". Bidders pricing will be applied to a hypothetical scenario as per paragraph 3.4 in the ITP \"Commercial Offer\". The bidder's \"Commercial Offer\" will be divided by the \"Technical Score\" which will create a Price Per Quality Point \"PPQM\". The bidder with the lowest PPQM will be considered the bidder offering the best value."
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "selectionCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "economic",
                            "description": "Please refer to the PSQ questions within the ITP."
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "technical",
                            "description": "Please refer to the PSQ questions within the ITP."
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "economic",
                            "description": "Please refer to the PSQ questions within the ITP."
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "technical",
                            "description": "Please refer to the PSQ questions within the ITP."
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "economic",
                            "description": "Please refer to the PSQ questions within the ITP."
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "technical",
                            "description": "Please refer to the PSQ questions within the ITP."
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "suitability": {
                    "vcse": true
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2026-09-11T00:00:00Z",
                    "endDate": "2028-09-10T23:59:59+01:00",
                    "maxExtentDate": "2030-09-10T23:59:59+01:00"
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "renewal": {
                    "description": "This lot may be extended at the choice of Authority by up to two years (1+1)"
                }
            },
            {
                "id": "LOT-0003",
                "title": "LOT 3: Air and environmental quality",
                "description": "Consultancy services for air and environmental quality",
                "status": "active",
                "value": {
                    "amountGross": 2400000,
                    "amount": 2000000,
                    "currency": "GBP"
                },
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "weightingDescription": "Participants to Stage 2 ONLY: All Bids will be evaluated using a Price Per Quality Point methodology. Price Per Quality Point (PPQP) is an evaluation method designed to balance cost and quality to identify the most advantageous tender (MAT) by dividing a bidder's price by their quality score. Please refer to paragraph 3.5 of the ITP.",
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "cost",
                            "name": "Price Per Quality Point (PPQM)",
                            "description": "Participants invited to submit bids to stage 2 only: technical, quality, and social value will be scored as per paragraph 3.3 in the ITP with section-specific evaluation tables with a maximum score of 100 points \"Technical Score\". Bidders pricing will be applied to a hypothetical scenario as per paragraph 3.4 in the ITP \"Commercial Offer\". The bidder's \"Commercial Offer\" will be divided by the \"Technical Score\" which will create a Price Per Quality Point \"PPQM\". The bidder with the lowest PPQM will be considered the bidder offering the best value."
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "cost",
                            "name": "Price Per Quality Point (PPQM)",
                            "description": "Participants invited to submit bids to stage 2 only: technical, quality, and social value will be scored as per paragraph 3.3 in the ITP with section-specific evaluation tables with a maximum score of 100 points \"Technical Score\". Bidders pricing will be applied to a hypothetical scenario as per paragraph 3.4 in the ITP \"Commercial Offer\". The bidder's \"Commercial Offer\" will be divided by the \"Technical Score\" which will create a Price Per Quality Point \"PPQM\". The bidder with the lowest PPQM will be considered the bidder offering the best value."
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "cost",
                            "name": "Price Per Quality Point (PPQM)",
                            "description": "Participants invited to submit bids to stage 2 only: technical, quality, and social value will be scored as per paragraph 3.3 in the ITP with section-specific evaluation tables with a maximum score of 100 points \"Technical Score\". Bidders pricing will be applied to a hypothetical scenario as per paragraph 3.4 in the ITP \"Commercial Offer\". The bidder's \"Commercial Offer\" will be divided by the \"Technical Score\" which will create a Price Per Quality Point \"PPQM\". The bidder with the lowest PPQM will be considered the bidder offering the best value."
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "selectionCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "economic",
                            "description": "Please refer to the PSQ questions within the ITP."
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "technical",
                            "description": "Please refer to the PSQ questions within the ITP."
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "economic",
                            "description": "Please refer to the PSQ questions within the ITP."
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "technical",
                            "description": "Please refer to the PSQ questions within the ITP."
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "economic",
                            "description": "Please refer to the PSQ questions within the ITP."
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "technical",
                            "description": "Please refer to the PSQ questions within the ITP."
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "suitability": {
                    "sme": true,
                    "vcse": true
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2026-09-11T00:00:00Z",
                    "endDate": "2028-09-10T23:59:59+01:00",
                    "maxExtentDate": "2030-09-10T23:59:59+01:00"
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "renewal": {
                    "description": "This lot may be extended at the choice of Authority by up to two years (1+1)"
                }
            },
            {
                "id": "LOT-0004",
                "title": "LOT 4: Economics, social science and evaluation: methods and analysis",
                "description": "Consultancy services for economics, social science and evaluation: methods and analysis",
                "status": "active",
                "value": {
                    "amountGross": 2400000,
                    "amount": 2000000,
                    "currency": "GBP"
                },
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "weightingDescription": "Participants to Stage 2 ONLY: All Bids will be evaluated using a Price Per Quality Point methodology. Price Per Quality Point (PPQP) is an evaluation method designed to balance cost and quality to identify the most advantageous tender (MAT) by dividing a bidder's price by their quality score. Please refer to paragraph 3.5 of the ITP.",
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "cost",
                            "name": "Price Per Quality Point (PPQM)",
                            "description": "Participants invited to submit bids to stage 2 only: technical, quality, and social value will be scored as per paragraph 3.3 in the ITP with section-specific evaluation tables with a maximum score of 100 points \"Technical Score\". Bidders pricing will be applied to a hypothetical scenario as per paragraph 3.4 in the ITP \"Commercial Offer\". The bidder's \"Commercial Offer\" will be divided by the \"Technical Score\" which will create a Price Per Quality Point \"PPQM\". The bidder with the lowest PPQM will be considered the bidder offering the best value."
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "cost",
                            "name": "Price Per Quality Point (PPQM)",
                            "description": "Participants invited to submit bids to stage 2 only: technical, quality, and social value will be scored as per paragraph 3.3 in the ITP with section-specific evaluation tables with a maximum score of 100 points \"Technical Score\". Bidders pricing will be applied to a hypothetical scenario as per paragraph 3.4 in the ITP \"Commercial Offer\". The bidder's \"Commercial Offer\" will be divided by the \"Technical Score\" which will create a Price Per Quality Point \"PPQM\". The bidder with the lowest PPQM will be considered the bidder offering the best value."
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "cost",
                            "name": "Price Per Quality Point (PPQM)",
                            "description": "Participants invited to submit bids to stage 2 only: technical, quality, and social value will be scored as per paragraph 3.3 in the ITP with section-specific evaluation tables with a maximum score of 100 points \"Technical Score\". Bidders pricing will be applied to a hypothetical scenario as per paragraph 3.4 in the ITP \"Commercial Offer\". The bidder's \"Commercial Offer\" will be divided by the \"Technical Score\" which will create a Price Per Quality Point \"PPQM\". The bidder with the lowest PPQM will be considered the bidder offering the best value."
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "selectionCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "economic",
                            "description": "Please refer to the PSQ questions within the ITP."
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "technical",
                            "description": "Please refer to the PSQ questions within the ITP."
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "economic",
                            "description": "Please refer to the PSQ questions within the ITP."
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "technical",
                            "description": "Please refer to the PSQ questions within the ITP."
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "economic",
                            "description": "Please refer to the PSQ questions within the ITP."
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "technical",
                            "description": "Please refer to the PSQ questions within the ITP."
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "suitability": {
                    "sme": true,
                    "vcse": true
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2026-09-11T00:00:00Z",
                    "endDate": "2028-09-10T23:59:59+01:00",
                    "maxExtentDate": "2030-09-10T23:59:59+01:00"
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "renewal": {
                    "description": "This lot may be extended at the choice of Authority by up to two years (1+1)"
                }
            },
            {
                "id": "LOT-0005",
                "title": "LOT 5: Earth observation and data",
                "description": "Consultancy services for Earth observation and data",
                "status": "active",
                "value": {
                    "amountGross": 2400000,
                    "amount": 2000000,
                    "currency": "GBP"
                },
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "weightingDescription": "Participants to Stage 2 ONLY: All Bids will be evaluated using a Price Per Quality Point methodology. Price Per Quality Point (PPQP) is an evaluation method designed to balance cost and quality to identify the most advantageous tender (MAT) by dividing a bidder's price by their quality score. Please refer to paragraph 3.5 of the ITP.",
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "cost",
                            "name": "Price Per Quality Point (PPQM)",
                            "description": "Participants invited to submit bids to stage 2 only: technical, quality, and social value will be scored as per paragraph 3.3 in the ITP with section-specific evaluation tables with a maximum score of 100 points \"Technical Score\". Bidders pricing will be applied to a hypothetical scenario as per paragraph 3.4 in the ITP \"Commercial Offer\". The bidder's \"Commercial Offer\" will be divided by the \"Technical Score\" which will create a Price Per Quality Point \"PPQM\". The bidder with the lowest PPQM will be considered the bidder offering the best value."
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "cost",
                            "name": "Price Per Quality Point (PPQM)",
                            "description": "Participants invited to submit bids to stage 2 only: technical, quality, and social value will be scored as per paragraph 3.3 in the ITP with section-specific evaluation tables with a maximum score of 100 points \"Technical Score\". Bidders pricing will be applied to a hypothetical scenario as per paragraph 3.4 in the ITP \"Commercial Offer\". The bidder's \"Commercial Offer\" will be divided by the \"Technical Score\" which will create a Price Per Quality Point \"PPQM\". The bidder with the lowest PPQM will be considered the bidder offering the best value."
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "cost",
                            "name": "Price Per Quality Point (PPQM)",
                            "description": "Participants invited to submit bids to stage 2 only: technical, quality, and social value will be scored as per paragraph 3.3 in the ITP with section-specific evaluation tables with a maximum score of 100 points \"Technical Score\". Bidders pricing will be applied to a hypothetical scenario as per paragraph 3.4 in the ITP \"Commercial Offer\". The bidder's \"Commercial Offer\" will be divided by the \"Technical Score\" which will create a Price Per Quality Point \"PPQM\". The bidder with the lowest PPQM will be considered the bidder offering the best value."
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "selectionCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "economic",
                            "description": "Please refer to the PSQ questions within the ITP."
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "technical",
                            "description": "Please refer to the PSQ questions within the ITP."
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "economic",
                            "description": "Please refer to the PSQ questions within the ITP."
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "technical",
                            "description": "Please refer to the PSQ questions within the ITP."
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "economic",
                            "description": "Please refer to the PSQ questions within the ITP."
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "technical",
                            "description": "Please refer to the PSQ questions within the ITP."
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "suitability": {
                    "sme": true,
                    "vcse": true
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2026-09-11T00:00:00Z",
                    "endDate": "2028-09-10T23:59:59+01:00",
                    "maxExtentDate": "2030-09-10T23:59:59+01:00"
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "renewal": {
                    "description": "This lot may be extended at the choice of Authority by up to two years (1+1)"
                }
            },
            {
                "id": "LOT-0006",
                "title": "LOT 6: Corporate services, including inclusive organisational design and development",
                "description": "Consultancy services for corporate services, including inclusive organisational design and development",
                "status": "active",
                "value": {
                    "amountGross": 2400000,
                    "amount": 2000000,
                    "currency": "GBP"
                },
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "weightingDescription": "Participants to Stage 2 ONLY: All Bids will be evaluated using a Price Per Quality Point methodology. Price Per Quality Point (PPQP) is an evaluation method designed to balance cost and quality to identify the most advantageous tender (MAT) by dividing a bidder's price by their quality score. Please refer to paragraph 3.5 of the ITP.",
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "cost",
                            "name": "Price Per Quality Point (PPQM)",
                            "description": "Participants invited to submit bids to stage 2 only: technical, quality, and social value will be scored as per paragraph 3.3 in the ITP with section-specific evaluation tables with a maximum score of 100 points \"Technical Score\". Bidders pricing will be applied to a hypothetical scenario as per paragraph 3.4 in the ITP \"Commercial Offer\". The bidder's \"Commercial Offer\" will be divided by the \"Technical Score\" which will create a Price Per Quality Point \"PPQM\". The bidder with the lowest PPQM will be considered the bidder offering the best value."
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "cost",
                            "name": "Price Per Quality Point (PPQM)",
                            "description": "Participants invited to submit bids to stage 2 only: technical, quality, and social value will be scored as per paragraph 3.3 in the ITP with section-specific evaluation tables with a maximum score of 100 points \"Technical Score\". Bidders pricing will be applied to a hypothetical scenario as per paragraph 3.4 in the ITP \"Commercial Offer\". The bidder's \"Commercial Offer\" will be divided by the \"Technical Score\" which will create a Price Per Quality Point \"PPQM\". The bidder with the lowest PPQM will be considered the bidder offering the best value."
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "cost",
                            "name": "Price Per Quality Point (PPQM)",
                            "description": "Participants invited to submit bids to stage 2 only: technical, quality, and social value will be scored as per paragraph 3.3 in the ITP with section-specific evaluation tables with a maximum score of 100 points \"Technical Score\". Bidders pricing will be applied to a hypothetical scenario as per paragraph 3.4 in the ITP \"Commercial Offer\". The bidder's \"Commercial Offer\" will be divided by the \"Technical Score\" which will create a Price Per Quality Point \"PPQM\". The bidder with the lowest PPQM will be considered the bidder offering the best value."
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "selectionCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "economic",
                            "description": "Please refer to the PSQ questions within the ITP."
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "technical",
                            "description": "Please refer to the PSQ questions within the ITP."
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "economic",
                            "description": "Please refer to the PSQ questions within the ITP."
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "technical",
                            "description": "Please refer to the PSQ questions within the ITP."
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "economic",
                            "description": "Please refer to the PSQ questions within the ITP."
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "technical",
                            "description": "Please refer to the PSQ questions within the ITP."
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "suitability": {
                    "sme": true,
                    "vcse": true
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2026-09-11T00:00:00Z",
                    "endDate": "2028-09-10T23:59:59+01:00",
                    "maxExtentDate": "2030-09-10T23:59:59+01:00"
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "renewal": {
                    "description": "This lot may be extended at the choice of Authority by up to two years (1+1)"
                }
            }
        ],
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "future",
                "documentType": "biddingDocuments",
                "accessDetails": "via Mercell Tendering Portal"
            },
            {
                "id": "conflictOfInterest",
                "documentType": "conflictOfInterest",
                "description": "Not published"
            },
            {
                "id": "052087-2026",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK4",
                "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052087-2026",
                "datePublished": "2026-06-02T18:01:10+01:00",
                "format": "text/html"
            },
            {
                "id": "059634-2026",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK4",
                "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059634-2026",
                "datePublished": "2026-06-24T23:56:02+01:00",
                "format": "text/html"
            },
            {
                "id": "068609-2026",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK4",
                "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068609-2026",
                "datePublished": "2026-07-21T11:18:57+01:00",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ],
        "hasRecurrence": true,
        "recurrence": {
            "dates": [
                {
                    "startDate": "2030-06-30T23:59:59+01:00"
                },
                {
                    "startDate": "2030-06-30T23:59:59+01:00"
                },
                {
                    "startDate": "2030-08-30T23:59:59+01:00"
                }
            ]
        },
        "amendments": [
            {
                "id": "059634-2026",
                "description": "Buyer amendment: JNCC is now correctly stated as the Contracting Authority \"Buyer\", with LUPC as the \"Other Organisation Carrying Out The Procurement\". Number of Suppliers: Amended from 42 to 90 (the maximum number of possible suppliers across the entire framework - 15 per lot, over 6 lots). Note: suppliers may bid and be awarded to multiple lots."
            },
            {
                "id": "068609-2026",
                "description": "Amendment to timeline for second stage. This ITP is a two-stage process. Expression of interest and submission to stage 1 was 26/06/2026 and has now closed. No further new bidders are being accepted. Updated contact details for LUPC and JNCC."
            }
        ]
    },
    "language": "en"
}