--- title: "JNCC BUSINESS ASSOCIATES FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT TO SUPPORT NATURE CONSERVATION" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-105584be-0713-4454-a06a-f1cd32616c03" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-105584be-0713-4454-a06a-f1cd32616c03" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-105584be-0713-4454-a06a-f1cd32616c03.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-105584be-0713-4454-a06a-f1cd32616c03.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "JNCC SUPPORT CO" published: "2021-07-19" --- # JNCC BUSINESS ASSOCIATES FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT TO SUPPORT NATURE CONSERVATION Buyer: JNCC SUPPORT CO Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-105584be-0713-4454-a06a-f1cd32616c03 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-105584be-0713-4454-a06a-f1cd32616c03) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-105584be-0713-4454-a06a-f1cd32616c03.json) ## Summary The Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) is seeking applications for the "JNCC Business Associates Framework Agreement to Support Nature Conservation." This tender falls under the services category, specifically classified as environmental services, and aims to establish a framework for businesses to assist in nature conservation efforts across various thematic areas such as terrestrial ecosystems, marine environments, and air quality. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 17th August 2021, and the contract period anticipated to commence on 20th September 2021, lasting until 19th September 2025. The project involves a total value of up to £1,000,000 and adopts an open procedure for procurement, allowing a broad range of suppliers to participate. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on environmental services, particularly those with expertise in nature conservation, consultancy, and related areas. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are notably encouraged to apply, highlighting the potential for innovative and diverse approaches to conservation challenges. Companies with relevant skills in ecological advisory services, marine and terrestrial project implementation, and data analysis are well-suited to compete for a position in this framework, facilitating both growth and contributions to biodiversity protection in the United Kingdom. ## Notice The purpose of this tender exercise is to establish a Framework Agreement for Business Associates. 2. Project Background and Rationale With competing demands on our environment, integrating the economic growth of industry with nature conservation requirements will be needed to protect the UK's biodiversity both on land and sea. Where new conservation measures are needed these may be implemented at the national, regional or international scale. JNCC is committed to the development of nature-based solutions as part of its wider and strategic development. Lot number Thematic area 1 Terrestrial (including freshwaters) including direct and indirect drivers of biodiversity loss 2 Marine including fisheries, offshore industries, MPA 3 Air and Environmental Quality 4 Social and Economic including advisory roles on e.g., EDI 5 Earth Observation and data 6 Corporate services To assist in achieving their statutory nature conservation remit, the JNCC Support Co. (hereinafter referred to as JNCC or the Joint Nature Conservation Committee) requires additional expertise to support delivery of their ongoing and future work programmes. This support includes augmenting existing skills within JNCC with greater capacity but also enhancing our skills through wider capabilities. JNCC wishes to have a JNCC Business Associates Framework Agreement in place to facilitate the delivery of current and future work. 3. Project Objectives The Framework Agreement The purpose of this document is to specify the requirements of the Joint Nature Conservation Committee and establish a Framework Agreement for Business Associates. The definition of the skills we require is summarised in Point 9 of this ITT. Interested bidders are invited to apply to join the Business Associates Framework Agreement under the generic skills descriptors listed in accordance with the instructions detailed in this document (section 9.2). JNCC will assess relevant current/past experience, topic appreciation and compliance with Quality Assurance as well as the Standard Selection Questionnaire. The number of suppliers awarded a place on the Framework Agreement will be dependent on the technical quality/price of bids submitted with no anticipated minimum. Section One provides detail on the process to be followed for award of contracts (call-off) to individual suppliers via Direct Award or Mini-Competition (for each opportunity) amongst all suppliers within a particular lot. Suppliers should specify clearly within their bids their particular areas of expertise and show evidence of their abilities. Where evidence is not included, it will be assumed those skills do not exist. Additional information: You are invited by JNCC Support Co (JNCC) to submit a tender for the supply of works or services required under the above project. If interested, you should download and carefully read the documents contained within the zip file or by following the link. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f95ace6-831f-461a-9e8d-0121f146feed | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 19 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 19 Sep 2021 - 19 Sep 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | JNCC SUPPORT CO | | Locality | PETERBOROUGH | | Post town | Peterborough | | Postcode | PE1 1JY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | | ITL 3 | TLH41 Peterborough | | Local authority | Peterborough | | Electoral ward | Central | | Westminster constituency | Peterborough | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90700000 - Environmental services ## Release History - 19 Jul 2021 at 13:39 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f95ace6-831f-461a-9e8d-0121f146feed - 19 Jul 2021 at 10:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b354a22c-4635-48ba-b527-4ffb509d28fe ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f95ace6-831f-461a-9e8d-0121f146feed 19th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b354a22c-4635-48ba-b527-4ffb509d28fe 19th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ea86b14a-4621-4a92-ba69-b4c9989201b1 ITT documents JNCC BUSINESS ASSOCIATES FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT TO SUPPORT NATURE CONSERVATION - https://jncc.gov.uk/about-jncc/corporate-information/procurement/ ## Notice URLs - http://jncc.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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