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Understanding the need and value of land cover and habitat data

SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE

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Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Natural Heritage, a national agency based in Inverness, UK, has completed a public procurement process under the title "Understanding the need and value of land cover and habitat data". This procurement, classified under the environmental protection category, aimed to assess data needs and identify critical data gaps for future applications. The tender process began on 24th September 2024, with bids closing on 25th October 2024, and culminated with a contract award notification on 22nd November 2024. The completed contract, valued at £65,600, has been awarded to Alma Economics, a London-based SME, and the project delivery falls within the UKM region using an open procedure method.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in environmental data analysis, habitat conservation, and related services. With a focus on evaluating the value of open habitat and landcover data, businesses can showcase their expertise in data analytics and strategic environmental planning. SMEs specialising in these areas stand to gain significantly by contributing to the development of a comprehensive framework for future data applications, which can also enhance their visibility and credibility in the environmental sector.

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Notice Title

Understanding the need and value of land cover and habitat data

Notice Description

The work undertaken will assess data needs, identify critical data gaps, and understand the value that open data creates across various sectors, developing a comprehensive framework to assess the value of open habitat and landcover data for future applications. The deliverables will include a detailed report, a visually compelling slide deck summarising the findings and recommendations, and a robust framework to evaluate the ongoing value of this data, as per the Statement of Requirements previously issued by NatureScot

Lot Information

Lot 1

The work undertaken will assess data needs, identify critical data gaps, and understand the value that open data creates across various sectors, developing a comprehensive framework to assess the value of open habitat and landcover data for future applications. The deliverables will include a detailed report, a visually compelling slide deck summarising the findings and recommendations, and a robust framework to evaluate the ongoing value of this data, as per the Statement of Requirements previously issued by NatureScot

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000774867
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518865
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

72316000 - Data analysis services

79310000 - Market research services

79311300 - Survey analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£65,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE
Contact Name
Amee Hood
Contact Email
amee.hood@nature.scot, contract_advertising@nature.scot
Contact Phone
+44 07385396579, +44 1463725097

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 8NW
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALMA ECONOMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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