--- title: "Favourable Conservation Status Strategy for Woodlands" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-221faa3a-98ff-4f70-b03d-d9493ab06f54" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-221faa3a-98ff-4f70-b03d-d9493ab06f54" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-221faa3a-98ff-4f70-b03d-d9493ab06f54.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-221faa3a-98ff-4f70-b03d-d9493ab06f54.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2023-12-21" --- # Favourable Conservation Status Strategy for Woodlands Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-221faa3a-98ff-4f70-b03d-d9493ab06f54 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-221faa3a-98ff-4f70-b03d-d9493ab06f54) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-221faa3a-98ff-4f70-b03d-d9493ab06f54.json) ## Summary The public procurement process is currently at the award stage. Natural England is the buying organisation seeking support for the drafting of Favourable Conservation Status strategies for woodlands. The tender, titled "Favourable Conservation Status Strategy for Woodlands," falls under the research and development services category. The tender value is GBP 15,000, with a contract period from September 22, 2023, to March 25, 2024. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the deadline for submissions was September 15, 2023. This tender from Natural England provides an opportunity for businesses in the research and development services sector to engage in conservation projects. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this tender. By meeting the requirements outlined in the Request for Quotation (RFQ), businesses can contribute to achieving Favourable Conservation Status for woodlands in England, aligning with national nature recovery ambitions. ## Notice The DFCS project is now developing strategies for achieving FCS, which describe the objectives and actions required to deliver FCS. FCS strategies provide a link between conservation actions on the ground and national nature recovery ambitions. They are intended to guide the work of conservation practitioners, particularly Natural England Area Teams but also external partners. Natural England is seeking external support in the drafting of Favourable Conservation Status strategies at the England-scale for the following habitats: Lowland mixed deciduous woodland Upland mixed ashwoods Wet woodland 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 FavourableConservationStatus@naturalengland.org.uk and CC in sireesha.nemana@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on 8.9.23. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to FavourableConservationStatus@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/5390a90e-cb51-43a7-8760-26e7ee9c71cd | | 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 | 21 Dec 2023 | | Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 5 Oct 2023 | | Contract period | 30 Oct 2023 - 25 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £15,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £14,700 | | 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 | YORK | | Post town | York | | Postcode | YO1 7PX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE21 York | | Local authority | York | | Electoral ward | Guildhall | | Westminster constituency | York Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CUMBRIA WOODLANDS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 21 Dec 2023 at 10:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5390a90e-cb51-43a7-8760-26e7ee9c71cd - 8 Sep 2023 at 13:06 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a802e94e-b598-43c8-835a-39ff0b4cb639 - 8 Sep 2023 at 08:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a802e94e-b598-43c8-835a-39ff0b4cb639 - 23 Aug 2023 at 15:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a802e94e-b598-43c8-835a-39ff0b4cb639 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5390a90e-cb51-43a7-8760-26e7ee9c71cd 21st December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a802e94e-b598-43c8-835a-39ff0b4cb639 8th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cc5c51e7-48a6-4f2d-b589-253956da95a9 RFQ document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/60d3da65-5893-4b24-a845-1353f68be912 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/66a7c502-deba-4402-8813-5cba2bd50284 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4ea9e01f-c3b8-4f04-b5af-0bc7251bb758 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6b04cf6d-f8c3-4134-8ffa-ebc67cb0ad59 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c4a453f7-9fdd-4413-86b0-be35253b3f9a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/93799343-695d-4fd2-b1d2-684b02ab3be2 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/61b85cab-f106-4d57-867d-e914426da344 RFQ - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/73433346-646a-467e-ab4b-54a1282f1b24 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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