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title: "Chilterns AONB Designation Project"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-068cf15c-0898-42dd-a121-6f58ddd06526"
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# Chilterns AONB Designation Project

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-068cf15c-0898-42dd-a121-6f58ddd06526

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## Summary

The Defra Network eTendering Portal is conducting a procurement process under the Open Procedure for the Chilterns AONB Designation Project on behalf of Natural England. This project aims to achieve the Government's 30x30 target by designating additional Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The contract will involve specific tasks related to Natural England's statutory duties and is categorised under environmental planning. The tender deadline is 19th October 2022, with a contract period spanning from 21st November 2022 to 21st November 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses interested in environmental planning services to contribute to the designation of new AONBs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold level, providing transparency and equal opportunity for qualified contractors. Businesses based in the United Kingdom and other specified regions are eligible to apply, with the potential to support Natural England's conservation efforts within the Chilterns AONB.

## Notice

This procurement is being carried out by Defra group Commercial in accordance with the Open Procedure as set out in the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (PCR) on behalf Natural England. The project is to deliver the 2022 high profile Ministerial statement in relation to designating more Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) to help deliver the Government's 30x30 target. Natural England Board's decision is to progress consideration of an extension to the Chilterns AONB. It is Natural England's intention through this contract to employ a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to undertake specified tasks with regard to Natural England's statutory duty as set out in sections 82 and 83(7) of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1b5647d-a6c3-4c5e-a663-e04648d8b195 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Nov 2022 - 21 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90712000 - Environmental planning

## Release History

- 20 Sep 2022 at 14:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1b5647d-a6c3-4c5e-a663-e04648d8b195

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1b5647d-a6c3-4c5e-a663-e04648d8b195
  20th September 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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