--- title: "Natural Capital and Ecosystem Assessment Living England Field Surveys" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0f6fb170-0276-40b8-9354-efce9d2717e9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0f6fb170-0276-40b8-9354-efce9d2717e9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0f6fb170-0276-40b8-9354-efce9d2717e9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0f6fb170-0276-40b8-9354-efce9d2717e9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2024-11-14" --- # Natural Capital and Ecosystem Assessment Living England Field Surveys Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0f6fb170-0276-40b8-9354-efce9d2717e9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0f6fb170-0276-40b8-9354-efce9d2717e9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0f6fb170-0276-40b8-9354-efce9d2717e9.json) ## Summary The procurement process for "Natural Capital and Ecosystem Assessment Living England Field Surveys" is managed by Natural England, headquartered in Leeds. This contract, under the CPV category 73000000 for research and development services and related consultancy, involves conducting habitat surveys across Northumbria, Teesside, and Yorkshire. The survey aims to collect 1400 data points using Living England’s Field Maps app. The contract period runs from 26th August 2024 to 31st March 2025. The tender process, which used an open procedure below threshold, has seen its award phase completed with Thomson Environmental Consultants Limited being the successful bidder. The contract value is £40,390, with the final award published on 14th November 2024. Key deadlines included the tender submission by 12th August 2024. This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in environmental consultancy and research & development services, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs). The specific focus on habitat data collection and environmental monitoring opens avenues for firms specialising in ecological surveys and geographic information system (GIS) technologies. SMEs with expertise in these areas and equipped to operate in the North East of the UK can leverage this contract to bolster their service portfolios and establish a relationship with Natural England, a leading public sector body in environmental management. ## Notice This specification covers habitat surveys to be undertaken in 2024 and 2025 across various habitats in biogeographic zone (BGZ) 02 covering Northumbria and Teesside and BGZ04 covering Yorkshire and the surrounding area. This contract aims to collect a total of 1400 data points aligned with the Living England segmentation, using Living England's Field Maps app. The target habitat types cover specific habitats in need of increased data collection classified within Living England. Additional information: To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached. Your response must be sent to livingenglandenquiries@naturalengland.org.uk by 17:00 on 12th August 2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to livingenglandenquiries@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers. Contract values stated above are VAT exclusive. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/701e8cbe-4bcc-4ca5-aa54-a1b2384bf83c | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 1 Sep 2024 | | Contract period | 2 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £49,999 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £40,390 | | 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 | LEEDS | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS11 9AT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Beeston & Holbeck | | Westminster constituency | Leeds South | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | THOMSON ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction ## Release History - 14 Nov 2024 at 10:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/701e8cbe-4bcc-4ca5-aa54-a1b2384bf83c - 5 Aug 2024 at 14:17 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bf7a9f1-0957-4b3a-854f-4f3c060b7635 - 11 Jul 2024 at 15:20 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bf7a9f1-0957-4b3a-854f-4f3c060b7635 - 10 Jul 2024 at 12:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bf7a9f1-0957-4b3a-854f-4f3c060b7635 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/701e8cbe-4bcc-4ca5-aa54-a1b2384bf83c 14th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bf7a9f1-0957-4b3a-854f-4f3c060b7635 5th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b28f8b3d-04be-4d22-b72a-be8baa2e3af2 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f21cb930-85d1-4134-b15d-e9cd49086c5b - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b1eb7070-3fde-46e7-b9b5-829ca8ec1326 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2a8d2f2c-7f2d-40da-a269-9af676e6be55 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c118a930-d1dd-45e9-af5a-979c9e28752e RFQ document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f82ce3a8-62e8-4cb8-a25a-b33c4ee5a3d0 RFQ document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6fa96be5-34f1-41f1-8204-4f423066b500 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/438d9cc1-d789-43c5-bbb6-7a2049aea58c ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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