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title: "Mersey Forest - Consultancy support for the development of a web based GIS natural capital application"
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# Mersey Forest - Consultancy support for the development of a web based GIS natural capital application

Buyer: CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0d2480c5-bb5e-49c2-84ed-be4377790462

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## Summary

The Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council is seeking consultancy support for the development of a web-based Geographic Information System (GIS) natural capital application through an open tender process. This initiative, titled "Mersey Forest - Consultancy support for the development of a web based GIS natural capital application," is part of the broader effort to enhance the Trees for Climate programme. The deadline for submitting expressions of interest was 10:00 on 11 March 2022, with the contract period set to commence on 1 April 2022 and running until 31 March 2025. This procurement primarily falls under the services category, focusing on technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services, and is located in England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in environmental consultancy and technology development. Companies experienced in GIS applications, environmental services, and technical consultancy will be well-positioned to compete. By contributing to the advancement of natural capital management tools, successful bidders will play a pivotal role in helping Community Forests adapt to changing policies and report on their progress, thereby fostering business growth in the green services sector.

## Notice

This RFQ relates to the purchase of support for the development or use of a web based GIS natural capital application that will allow Community Forests to report progress in the delivery of the Trees for Climate programme, develop the ability to monetise uplift in natural capital and develop a tool that can evolve over time to meet Community Forest needs to respond to evolving national policy. Interested parties must respond via the Chest www.the-chest.org.uk with their expression of interest and any associated questions by no later than 10:00 on Friday 11 March 2022.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc1e0153-a611-4f37-b1d9-d3f1d39b6f5d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £174,964 |
| 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 | CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ELLESMERE PORT |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH65 0BE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Central & Grange |
| Westminster constituency | Ellesmere Port and Bromborough |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2022 at 09:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc1e0153-a611-4f37-b1d9-d3f1d39b6f5d
- 23 Feb 2022 at 13:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1addc098-30c4-4dcf-9637-448da617436d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc1e0153-a611-4f37-b1d9-d3f1d39b6f5d
  8th August 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1addc098-30c4-4dcf-9637-448da617436d
  23rd February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/

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