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30 Jun 2026 at 16:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Biodiversity Net Gain credits," was conducted by Breckland District Council, a sub-central government public authority. The contract focuses on environmental services, specifically concerning biodiversity units of neutral grassland, and was secured via a Conservation Covenant for a 30-year period. Located in Dereham, United Kingdom (region UKH17), the procurement process is now at the award stage, with the contract status marked as complete. The contract was awarded to WENDLING BECK OPCO LLP on 2nd April 2026, with an active contract period scheduled to end on 1st April 2056. The procurement method used was direct, below the competition threshold, indicating a more streamlined process without competitive bidding. The total contract value is £32,736 (GBP).

This contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services, particularly those focusing on biodiversity and grassland management. The procurement is aligned with public sector commitment to sustainable and environmentally conscious initiatives, creating avenues for firms that are small to medium-sized enterprises, like WENDLING BECK OPCO LLP, to engage with public authorities. Organisations with expertise in environmental sustainability and long-term conservation strategies are well-suited to pursue similar opportunities, facilitating business growth and fostering collaborations with government entities on high-impact projects.

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Notice Title

Biodiversity Net Gain credits

Notice Description

Biodiversity Net Gain- secured via Conservation Covenant for 30 years. 1.64 Biodiversity Units of Other Neutral Grassland (Medium Distinctiveness)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c0a7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061466-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,736 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 1 Apr 2056 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRECKLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DEREHAM
Postcode
NR19 1EE
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Breckland
Electoral Ward
Dereham Neatherd
Westminster Constituency
Mid Norfolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WENDLING BECK OPCO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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