--- title: "Access Audit for EARNSE Hub NLHF Project" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1f18ddcb-0107-455d-a184-27ff146ca27c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1f18ddcb-0107-455d-a184-27ff146ca27c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1f18ddcb-0107-455d-a184-27ff146ca27c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1f18ddcb-0107-455d-a184-27ff146ca27c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2024-04-18" --- # Access Audit for EARNSE Hub NLHF Project Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1f18ddcb-0107-455d-a184-27ff146ca27c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1f18ddcb-0107-455d-a184-27ff146ca27c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1f18ddcb-0107-455d-a184-27ff146ca27c.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "Access Audit for EARNSE Hub NLHF Project" by Natural England involves assessing access to North Walney and South Walney nature reserves in England. This tender, classified under nature reserve services, aims to improve physical, sensory, and virtual access with a contract value of £15,000. The procurement method is an Open procedure, with the tender deadline on 26/02/2024 and a contract period from 11/03/2024 to 09/09/2024. This tender by Natural England presents an opportunity for businesses involved in nature reserve services to enhance their business growth. Companies with expertise in access audits, signage implementation, and inclusive outdoor environments would be well-suited to compete. As the tender is open to Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), it offers a chance for varied businesses to participate, contributing to the promotion of health and wellbeing benefits through improved accessibility. ## Notice England's North Walney National Nature Reserve and Cumbria Wildlife Trust's South Walney Reserve. As part of the NLHF Development Grant we are seeking to provide an access audit that will assess the current state of access to the two nature reserves and make recommendations for improvements to the physical, sensory and virtual access.. Our aspiration is to increase participation overall in the outdoors for health and wellbeing benefits, and in particular those with Protected Characteristics under the Equality Act (the Act) who are, or feel, excluded from these opportunities. We would anticipate that contractors will have a working knowledge of implementing By All Reasonable Means and Countryside for All Standards and Guidance and also have knowledge of the best methods of signage for inclusion of all potential users. 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 Maggie.Robinson2@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on 26/02/2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to Maggie.Robinson2@naturalengland.org.uk Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e897e975-07c0-43c0-8f30-48ebcd655fb8 | | 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 | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Apr 2024 | | Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 27 Feb 2024 | | Contract period | 11 Mar 2024 - 9 Sep 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £15,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £11,606 | | 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 | KENDAL, CUMBRIA | | Post town | Lancaster | | Postcode | LA9 7RL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria | | ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness | | Local authority | Westmorland and Furness | | Electoral ward | Kendal South | | Westminster constituency | Westmorland and Lonsdale | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CUMBRIA DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION CENTRE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92533000 - Nature reserve services ## Release History - 18 Apr 2024 at 13:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e897e975-07c0-43c0-8f30-48ebcd655fb8 - 22 Feb 2024 at 16:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6883c86f-924e-4314-8503-ffab559bb746 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e897e975-07c0-43c0-8f30-48ebcd655fb8 18th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6883c86f-924e-4314-8503-ffab559bb746 22nd February 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5c3ab5e5-fe87-4835-91b5-20f946072955 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/21f13bdc-6fe5-4f10-ab26-1f89fbcfbfae - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3714c31b-ef53-4ca8-bd6d-227b2e6f6c6f - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d217af18-1c03-40f0-834a-e91e50c10c27 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0befd53a-0d2c-4a0a-867e-556ef9efb50e - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e10b65c7-3585-400a-aaea-3f33c87590cc - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/fcd986a8-0b67-4b44-8a19-57bb9fd421bc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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