--- title: "Developing a funding model for beaver management partnerships" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-24e6fd71-8e0b-4cd4-baaf-58b8f12b8786" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-24e6fd71-8e0b-4cd4-baaf-58b8f12b8786" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-24e6fd71-8e0b-4cd4-baaf-58b8f12b8786.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-24e6fd71-8e0b-4cd4-baaf-58b8f12b8786.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2024-10-18" --- # Developing a funding model for beaver management partnerships Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-24e6fd71-8e0b-4cd4-baaf-58b8f12b8786 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-24e6fd71-8e0b-4cd4-baaf-58b8f12b8786) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-24e6fd71-8e0b-4cd4-baaf-58b8f12b8786.json) ## Summary Natural England has concluded the procurement process for a project titled "Developing a funding model for beaver management partnerships," classified under Environmental issues consultancy services (CPV Code: 90713000). This tender, open through an open procedure below the threshold, focused on developing funding routes to establish and maintain beaver management partnerships. The project aims to build stakeholder relationships, share information, and support local land managers with beaver-related management interventions. The contract, valued at £35,000, covers the period from 11 November 2024 to 31 March 2025. The award was made to AJS Flood Risk Consulting Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Leamington Spa, England. This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses focused on environmental consultancy, especially those experienced in developing sustainable, nature-focused financial models. Companies skilled in stakeholder engagement, education, and the provision of bespoke local advice would find this contract particularly fitting. Additionally, it offers openings for firms aiming to expand their services within the environmental management sector in the United Kingdom. Given the emphasis on collaboration and the potential for long-term involvement, green finance companies and consultancy firms specialised in ecological projects could greatly benefit from participating in similar future tenders. ## Notice This project is focussed on exploring potential funding or finance routes for the establishment and maintenance of beaver management partnerships. The key aims of the partnerships will be to build stakeholder relationships, share information and fund a beaver field officer to support land managers and riparian users to manage potential impacts from beavers. This includes education, signposting to existing national guidance and funding, and bespoke local advice on appropriate management interventions to ensure positive coexistence with beavers. 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 beavers@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on 1 November 2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to beavers@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/e052edf3-5d69-467b-b7f0-e42d2b7a228d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £49,999 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NATURAL ENGLAND | | Locality | TELFORD | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | RF3 3LR | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services ## Release History - 18 Oct 2024 at 09:04 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e052edf3-5d69-467b-b7f0-e42d2b7a228d - 17 Oct 2024 at 14:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e052edf3-5d69-467b-b7f0-e42d2b7a228d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e052edf3-5d69-467b-b7f0-e42d2b7a228d 18th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/df41ea7f-4e5b-49ef-9204-e13f34501e2c RFQ - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bd41cd60-38bf-4aff-ae31-3dd91aca00a7 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b13920d4-42de-46f1-bf86-a92e9530f20f - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d8bab201-50f1-44e3-a224-f35aff7c431e RFQ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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