--- title: "Ecology Advisory Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1ba731b7-13db-4352-aaa7-44399cf00fae" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1ba731b7-13db-4352-aaa7-44399cf00fae" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1ba731b7-13db-4352-aaa7-44399cf00fae.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1ba731b7-13db-4352-aaa7-44399cf00fae.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "WEST LANCASHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-08-17" --- # Ecology Advisory Services Buyer: WEST LANCASHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1ba731b7-13db-4352-aaa7-44399cf00fae [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1ba731b7-13db-4352-aaa7-44399cf00fae) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1ba731b7-13db-4352-aaa7-44399cf00fae.json) ## Summary The West Lancashire Borough Council is seeking services for "Ecology Advisory Services" as part of a public procurement process, classified under "Engineering-related scientific and technical services" and "Environmental services." The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with the contract valued at £232,468 and set to start on 1st July 2021, continuing until 30th June 2027. The open procurement method was used, with the tender period closing on 26th April 2021. The delivery addresses indicate a broad reach, potentially involving regions such as the British Overseas Territories and throughout the UK, including Ormskirk, where the Council is based. This procurement presents significant opportunities for ecological consultancies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs), to engage in supporting biodiversity projects. Given the Council's history of making an average of 55 consultation requests annually regarding various planning applications, providers in this sector can leverage this contract to expand their service offerings, showcase expertise in environmental management, and contribute positively to local ecological developments. ## Notice For Further information and Tender documents please visit https://www.the-chest.org.uk/. West Lancashire is a largely rural authority with some of the most valuable habitats for a wide range of protected species, many of which are designated as important international and national habitats. As part of its development management function the Council is keen to ensure that the impacts of development on protected sites and species are recognised and mitigated and that biodiversity is enhanced. The Council seeks expert advice from Ecological Consultancies to help achieve this through an Ecological Development Advice Service. West Lancashire Borough Council receives a diverse mix of planning applications from rural barn conversions to major residential development schemes, which have wide-ranging ecological impacts. Over the last 3 years, the Council has on average made 55 consultation requests per annum to our current ecological provider and our current contract provides for 1000 hours of ecology service officer time. West Lancashire Borough Council supports and contributes to the maintenance of the Lancashire Environmental Records network, hosted by Lancashire County Council and the Council's ecological consultants will have access to this record for development management purposes. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/184fbb54-2afc-41b0-9912-a87afe864a1b | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Aug 2021 | | Submission deadline | 26 Apr 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 17 May 2021 | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2021 - 30 Jun 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £150,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £232,468 | | 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 | WEST LANCASHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | ORMSKIRK | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L39 2SA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire | | Local authority | West Lancashire | | Electoral ward | Ormskirk East | | Westminster constituency | West Lancashire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | MEAS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services - 90700000 - Environmental services ## Release History - 17 Aug 2021 at 10:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/184fbb54-2afc-41b0-9912-a87afe864a1b - 26 Apr 2021 at 10:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64da288c-9d64-427f-877c-d4d021fbc537 - 25 Mar 2021 at 09:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64da288c-9d64-427f-877c-d4d021fbc537 - 25 Mar 2021 at 09:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1520b86c-3f41-4413-9dc1-754ff5751ec9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/184fbb54-2afc-41b0-9912-a87afe864a1b 17th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64da288c-9d64-427f-877c-d4d021fbc537 26th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1520b86c-3f41-4413-9dc1-754ff5751ec9 25th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.westlancs.gov.uk/ - https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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