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Delivery Partner for Project Development and Management of the Nature Restoration Fund

INVERCLYDE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Inverclyde Council has awarded a contract for the delivery partner role in the project development and management of the Nature Restoration Fund. The contract is valued at £39,680 GBP and was signed on 6th July 2023. The project aims to restore the local natural environment by supporting habitat and species restoration, coastal and marine protection, eradication, and the replacement of non-invasive species. The procurement method used was an open procedure in the services category. The contract was awarded to Green Action Trust.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in project development and nature restoration to contribute to climate change mitigation and biodiversity preservation initiatives. Companies with expertise in habitat restoration, marine protection, and project management would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The Inverclyde Council is actively seeking delivery partners to assist in restoring the local natural environment by managing identified projects effectively and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards throughout the project duration.

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Notice Title

Delivery Partner for Project Development and Management of the Nature Restoration Fund

Notice Description

The Nature Restoration Fund supports projects which are designed to tackle both climate change and the loss of biodiversity, through projects that restore the local natural environment. Projects can include habitat and species restoration, coastal and marine protection, eradication, or replacement of non-invasive species and works that support these aims

Lot Information

Lot 1

For the purposes of this contract the Delivery Partner will be responsible for. Reviewing Inverclyde's geographical area and identifying suitable projects that will restore the local natural environment Assist with bids for future Nature Restoration Funding Identify additional relevant funding streams which meet the aims of the overall brief. Assist in developing the specifications for procurement exercises that are identified in relation to agreed projects and selection of suitably qualified and competent contractors. Fully manage the identified projects which should include but is not limited to. o the works undertaken by all contractors involved in the delivery of the projects ensuring that all works are completed on time, within budget and to the appropriate standard. o Ensuring that there are adequate management arrangements in place throughout the term of the project so that the works can be carried out as safely as possible. o The above will include but not be restricted to, all relevant Health & Safety compliance such as Work at Height, CDM co-ordination, and arrangements for suitable welfare facilities. Identify on behalf of the Council any potential partnership organisations that can assist and provide further additional benefits in this relation to this project at no additional cost.

Renewal: The Contract period will be 24 months with an optional 12 month extension period. The extension period will be at the sole discretion of Inverclyde Council and subject to available budget.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000732349
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG485156
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92533000 - Nature reserve services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,680 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
If the services are still required and budget is confirmed then a retender may be undertaken.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INVERCLYDE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Angela Rodgers
Contact Email
angela.rodgers@inverclyde.gov.uk, procurement@inverclyde.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1475712634, +44 1475717171

Buyer Location

Locality
GREENOCK
Postcode
PA15 1LY
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Inverclyde
Electoral Ward
Inverclyde North
Westminster Constituency
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GREEN ACTION TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY478916
    Delivery Partner for Project Development and Management of the Nature Restoration Fund - The Nature Restoration Fund supports projects which are designed to tackle both climate change and the loss of biodiversity, through projects that restore the local natural environment. Projects can include habitat and species restoration, coastal and marine protection, eradication, or replacement of non-invasive species and works that support these aims
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG485156
    Delivery Partner for Project Development and Management of the Nature Restoration Fund - The Nature Restoration Fund supports projects which are designed to tackle both climate change and the loss of biodiversity, through projects that restore the local natural environment. Projects can include habitat and species restoration, coastal and marine protection, eradication, or replacement of non-invasive species and works that support these aims

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