Planning

Local Biodiversity Action Plan and Forestry and Woodland Strategy Consultancy

DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Dumfries and Galloway Council is planning a tender for a consultancy service aimed at completing a Local Biodiversity Action Plan (LBAP) and reviewing the existing Forestry and Woodlands Strategy. With a total value of £60,000, this procurement is categorised under services and is specifically focused on the regional or local authority sector. Interested parties should note that the future notices for the procurement are expected to be published by 26th August 2022, and the related work will take place in Dumfries and Galloway.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in environmental consultancy and biodiversity services. Companies engaged in ecological research, forestry management, and sustainability projects will find this procurement especially relevant. The consultancy work will not only contribute to local environmental goals but also allows participating businesses to establish a footprint in regional projects that support climate change mitigation and biodiversity enhancement.

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Notice Title

Local Biodiversity Action Plan and Forestry and Woodland Strategy Consultancy

Notice Description

Dumfries and Galloway council wish to understand the appetite for a consultancy service to complete a Local Biodiversity Action Plan (LBAP) and review and update an existing Forestry and Woodlands Strategy.

Lot Information

Local Biodiversity Action Plan

Dumfries and Galloway Council wish to appoint a consultant to undertake an update of the Dumfries and Galloway Local Biodiversity Action Plan: (https://www.dumgal.gov.uk/media/19945/Local-Biodiversity-Action-Plan/pdf/Local_Biodiversity_Action_Plan.pdf?m=636561914667330000) Reflecting the emerging new Scottish Biodiversity Strategy, National Planning Framework 4 and related national and regional contexts, the updated LBAP will help the Council, Biodiversity partners and our communities respond to the dual challenge of biodiversity loss and climate change. Consultants require a demonstrable working knowledge and understanding of the diverse ecosystems of Dumfries and Galloway through proactive involvement in conservation led projects in the region.

Forestry and Woodland Strategy Consultancy

Dumfries and Galloway Council wish to appoint a consultant to undertake an update of their Forestry and Woodland Strategy, adopted in 2014: (https://www.dumgal.gov.uk/media/17433/Dumfries-and-Galloway-Forestry-and-Woodland-Strategy/pdf/Forestry_and_Woodland_Strategy_April_FINAL1.pdf?m=635908797618200000) Reflecting Scotland's Forestry Strategy 2019-2029, the Forest and Land Management Act (2018) and related national and regional contexts, the updated FWS will provide a framework for guiding forestry and woodland practice within Dumfries and Galloway over the next 10 years. The framework will look to optimise the benefits for the local economy, communities and the environment and support the response to the Council's Climate Emergency Declaration, ensuring the regions natural resources are effectively managed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000701248
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL454680
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

71351200 - Geological and geophysical consultancy services

71351210 - Geophysical consultancy services

71351220 - Geological consultancy services

77231000 - Forestry management services

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Aug 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Craig Wilson
Contact Email
craig.wilson@dumgal.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3033333000

Buyer Location

Locality
DUMFRIES
Postcode
DG1 2HP
Post Town
Dumfries and Galloway
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway
Delivery Location
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway

Local Authority
Dumfries and Galloway
Electoral Ward
Nith
Westminster Constituency
Dumfries and Galloway

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