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18 Jun 2026 at 14:53

Summary of the contracting process

Devon County Council recently completed a procurement process for providing specialist advisory support on nature recovery under its BHNL initiative. The contract, which focuses on services related to natural resources management and conservation strategy planning, seeks to advance the 30x30 Initiative aimed at creating wildlife-rich habitats. The procurement was conducted under a restricted competitive process, below the threshold, and has now progressed to the award stage. Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group South West Limited has been awarded the contract valued at £19,995 ex-VAT, with the service period set to commence on 30th June 2026 and end on 31st March 2027. The project will be located in Exeter, United Kingdom.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental consulting, particularly those experienced in habitat creation and conservation strategies. The contracting opportunity was geared towards SMEs, with limited competition ensuring focused expertise in this niche field. Companies looking to expand their portfolio within public sector contracts, especially in the domain of environmental advisory services, will find such tenders advantageous. The integration of specialised knowledge in nature recovery can not only support Devon County Council’s strategic objectives but also contribute to broader ecological and economic benefits.

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Notice Title

BHNL - Specialist Advisory Support

Notice Description

To provide nature recovery (30x30) specialist advisory support expertise/ services, in order to work directly with land managers to develop and support delivery of projects in 2026/2027, that will deliver the 30x30 Initiative (as well as creation of wildlife rich rich habitats as appropriate).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b863
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057707-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

90712400 - Natural resources management or conservation strategy planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,995 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 4QD
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Newtown and St Leonard's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FARMING AND WILDLIFE ADVISORY GROUP SOUTH WEST

Further Information

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