--- title: "Partnering with Alderman Tom F Spence Charity" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-26641561-4d01-43fe-b09c-76f924d29982" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-26641561-4d01-43fe-b09c-76f924d29982" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-26641561-4d01-43fe-b09c-76f924d29982.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-26641561-4d01-43fe-b09c-76f924d29982.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "RIPON CITY COUNCIL" published: "2025-02-11" --- # Partnering with Alderman Tom F Spence Charity Buyer: RIPON CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-26641561-4d01-43fe-b09c-76f924d29982 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-26641561-4d01-43fe-b09c-76f924d29982) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-26641561-4d01-43fe-b09c-76f924d29982.json) ## Summary Ripon City Council, acting as the sole corporate trustee for the Alderman Tom F Spence Charity, is inviting experienced and qualified organisations to tender for the management and maintenance of Quarry Moor Nature Reserve. This opportunity falls under the industry category of natural resources management or conservation strategy planning services, with additional classification in nature reserve services. Located in Ripon, England (postal code HG4 3AT), the procurement is at the tender amendment stage with a submission deadline extended to 20th February 2025. The initial contract spans two years, starting from 1st April 2025, with a potential review or termination clause after 12 months. The procurement method is an open procedure targeted at small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). This tender presents a valuable business growth opportunity for organisations skilled in nature reserve management and conservation, particularly those with experience managing Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). Suitable businesses will benefit from enhanced visibility and credibility through collaboration with Ripon City Council and Natural England. Companies specialising in environmental management, biodiversity enhancement, and conservation services are well-suited to compete for this contract. The role encompasses development and implementation of a comprehensive management and maintenance plan, thus requiring expertise in ecological preservation and regulatory compliance. The estimated contract value is between £10,000 and £18,000, offering a substantial opportunity for businesses to apply their specialised skills in a significant public sector project. ## Notice Ripon City Council (acting as the sole corporate trustee of the Alderman Tom F Spence Charity) invites tenders from experienced and suitably qualified organisations to manage and maintain Quarry Moor Nature Reserve. The appointed organisation will initially be required to develop a Management and Maintenance Plan for Quarry Moor Nature Reserve. The development of the plan should be done in close collaboration with Natural England to ensure compliance with all relevant environmental regulations, including the requirements for SSSI. Once the Management and Maintenance Plan is approved, the organisation will begin implementing the identified maintenance activities and conservation tasks. The following tasks are an example of the core responsibilities and activities that the appointed organisation will be expected to undertake as part of the management and maintenance of Quarry Moor: * Maintain the magnesian limestone grassland by removing scrub * Maintain populations of key species - thistle broomrape, bee orchids, and autumn gentians * Keep the geological exposure clear of vegetation * Take all opportunities to enhance biodiversity by appropriate management. * Ensure compliance with Natural England requirements for SSSI designations. The appointed contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary tools, equipment and resources required for site management and maintenance. The initial contract will be for a period of two years, with a break clause after the 12 months, allowing the possibility of review or termination depending on the contractor's performance or changes in the Charity's requirements. Please read the instructions and return the following documents: * Signed Tender Response with detailed proposal outlining your approach to the management and maintenance of Quarry Moor; * Evidence of experience managing nature reserves, including SSSIs or similar protected areas and references from two similar projects. This should include the scope of the projects, the outcomes achieved, and your role in their delivery; * CVs of key personnel, demonstrating relevant qualifications and expertise; * Signed financial proposal, including a breakdown of fees and any additional funding strategies; * Signed Certificate of canvassing and non- collusive tendering (see appendix 2). Additional information: The deadline to respond has been extended to Thursday 20th February 2025. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e7a5335-14c9-4e50-a603-0b4b91851d3a | | 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 | 11 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £18,000 | | 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 | RIPON CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | RIPON | | Post town | Harrogate | | Postcode | HG4 1DD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE22 North Yorkshire | | Local authority | North Yorkshire | | Electoral ward | Ripon Minster & Moorside | | Westminster constituency | Skipton and Ripon | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 90712400 - Natural resources management or conservation strategy planning services - 92533000 - Nature reserve services ## Release History - 11 Feb 2025 at 13:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e7a5335-14c9-4e50-a603-0b4b91851d3a - 21 Jan 2025 at 14:09 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e7a5335-14c9-4e50-a603-0b4b91851d3a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e7a5335-14c9-4e50-a603-0b4b91851d3a 11th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/99e3ce0c-b0fd-4614-9d2c-b5a259ec3b7a ## Notice URLs - https://www.riponcity.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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