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title: "Understanding and assessing potential impacts of recreational access on Lower Derwent Valley, Yorkshire"
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# Understanding and assessing potential impacts of recreational access on Lower Derwent Valley, Yorkshire

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0427c71e-3a1c-4e4f-8b20-63d2903ada7a

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## Summary

The buying organization Natural England has published a tender titled "Understanding and assessing potential impacts of recreational access on Lower Derwent Valley, Yorkshire" in the Research consultancy services category. The procurement stage is currently active, with the tender period ending at 09:00 on 14 November 2022. The location of the procurement is in Yorkshire and the Humber region, United Kingdom. This tender involves an open procedure with a contract period from 28 November 2022 to 31 March 2023.

This tender by Natural England presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in research consultancy services to contribute to understanding the impacts of recreational access in the Lower Derwent Valley. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this opportunity. The tender, with a value of GBP 24,999, emphasises the need for visitor surveys to inform planning consultations and statutory advice, showcasing the potential for businesses to engage with environmental conservation efforts in the region.

## Notice

Natural England wishes to commission visitor surveys across the Lower Derwent Valley Habitat Sites. This will focus on all points of access, including informal access. In recent years Natural England has become increasingly concerned regarding the potential impacts of recreational disturbance on designated features of the Lower Derwent Valley and we require further evidence to inform our statutory advice on planning consultations. To apply please respond to the attached Invitation to Quote. Email your response to Hannah.Gooch@naturalengland.org.uk and Lisa.Sheldon@naturalengland.org.uk. Tenders to be received no later than 09:00 on 14 November 2022. If you have any further questions please email Hannah Gooch and Lisa Sheldon (email addresses above). All enquiries must be submitted by 13:00 on 10 November 2022 GMT. Additional information: To apply please respond to the attached Invitation to Quote. Email your response to Hannah.Gooch@naturalengland.org.uk and Lisa.Sheldon@naturalengland.org.uk. Tenders to be received no later than 09:00 on 14 November 2022. If you have any further questions please email Hannah Gooch and Lisa Sheldon (email addresses above). All enquiries must be submitted by 13:00 on 10 November 2022 GMT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2ff381c-8264-4fdb-98ec-2a9436b8b7f0 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Nov 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,999 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATURAL ENGLAND |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO1 7PX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Guildhall |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Oct 2022 at 09:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2ff381c-8264-4fdb-98ec-2a9436b8b7f0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2ff381c-8264-4fdb-98ec-2a9436b8b7f0
  28th October 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f6af34e4-8c81-44e6-bc56-94555c9666b9
  RFQ Document

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