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title: "NCF: NPPF Review of Ancient Woodlands and Trees - Woodland Trust enabling contract"
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# NCF: NPPF Review of Ancient Woodlands and Trees - Woodland Trust enabling contract

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1be7dad7-946a-4f56-baad-e9d3559f572c

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) awarded a contract for the review of the implementation of the NPPF PARA 180 (c) on Ancient Woodlands and ancient veteran trees to RSK ADAS Limited. The contract, titled "NCF: NPPF Review of Ancient Woodlands and Trees - Woodland Trust enabling contract", falls under the industry category of Social research services. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period ran from July 24, 2023, to August 31, 2023, with a total value of £17,100.

This procurement process presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, interested in social research services related to ancient woodlands and trees. Businesses should consider their suitability for competing in selective procurement processes that involve framework agreement call-offs. The geographical locations for potential service delivery include various regions across the United Kingdom such as London, East Midlands, and South East, among others. The contract was awarded on July 24, 2023, with a focus on the review of ancient woodlands and trees, offering business growth potential in environmental research sectors.

## Notice

Review of the implementation of the NPPF PARA 180 (c) on Ancient Woodlands and ancient veteran trees

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbe88913-7932-45f1-9b49-3fb1cefdf4ef |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 23 Jul 2023 - 31 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,100 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,100 |
| 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 | DEFRA |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RSK ADAS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 13 Oct 2023 at 11:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbe88913-7932-45f1-9b49-3fb1cefdf4ef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbe88913-7932-45f1-9b49-3fb1cefdf4ef
  13th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b2de8eee-ba81-4f2f-9264-e6ee899bd414
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