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title: "CROW mapping positional accuracy improvement exercise"
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# CROW mapping positional accuracy improvement exercise

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-09ff175b-a58c-4788-bf04-c0d6e75015ff

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## Summary

Natural England has completed a procurement process titled "CROW mapping positional accuracy improvement exercise," classified under IT software development services. The procurement was aimed at commissioning a geospatial firm to realign various CROW data layers in accordance with the latest OS MasterMap boundary features. The contract, awarded on 20 November 2024, with a contract period from 4 November 2024 to 3 November 2025, was valued at GBP 365,000 and awarded to Envitia. Headquartered in York (YO1 7PX), the procurement method was a selective call-off from a framework agreement, suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, and involves locations including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Europe, and more.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in geospatial and IT software development. Companies with expertise in GIS and mapping, particularly those experienced in working with government data layers, would find this procurement advantageous. The selective call-off method ensures that businesses with a proven track record have a chance to secure a substantial contract with a respected public entity such as Natural England, enhancing their portfolio and expanding their market presence.

## Notice

NE wishes to commission a geospatial firm to realign the following Countryside and Rights of Way Act (CROW) data layers to fit the latest OS MasterMap boundary features: (a) Section 4 Conclusive Open Country data; (b) Section 4 Conclusive Registered Common Land data; (c) Section 15 Land data; (d) S16 Dedicated Land data.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a31fd704-8a4b-44d1-9c1a-a94907783420 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 4 Nov 2024 - 3 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £365,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £365,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ENVITIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212517 - IT software development services

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2024 at 16:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a31fd704-8a4b-44d1-9c1a-a94907783420

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a31fd704-8a4b-44d1-9c1a-a94907783420
  20th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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