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title: "National Character area profiles - online platform and database"
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# National Character area profiles - online platform and database

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-350e353c-1abf-47c6-b2d1-423eeaa2ba81

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, aimed to establish an online platform and database for National Character area profiles, classified under environmental services. This open tender, which was completed and held at the planning stage, had a contract value of £111,094.50. The tender period concluded on 16 November 2020, with the contract period spanning from 21 December 2020 to 30 March 2021. The main location for delivery included the United Kingdom and various overseas territories.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) focused on environmental services to expand their operations. Businesses that specialise in data management, software development for ecological monitoring, or landscape consultancy would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with public sector projects such as this can enhance a company's reputation and foster valuable connections within the governmental and environmental sectors.

## Notice

This project is a key component within Defra's and Natural England's wider programme of work including supporting the creation of resilient landscapes. The outputs and evidence from this project will directly inform a range of strategic work included within Natural England's statutory remit for the conservation and enhancement of England's landscapes, and how and why they are changing. Key policy areas are: - the Defra 25 Year Environment Plan Indicator G1: Changes in landscape and waterscape character. - Conserving and enhancing all landscapes (including obligations under the European Landscape Convention for monitoring landscape change) - Statutory duties for the designation and advice relating to protected landscapes, including responding to proposals within the Glover Landscapes Review for enhanced monitoring of landscape change.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15c20b95-e0d0-4c50-bf88-1a14909f061f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 21 Dec 2020 - 30 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £111,094 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £111,094 |
| 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 NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LAND USE CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2021 at 07:39 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15c20b95-e0d0-4c50-bf88-1a14909f061f
- 6 Jul 2021 at 14:43 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15c20b95-e0d0-4c50-bf88-1a14909f061f
- 8 Feb 2021 at 14:04 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15c20b95-e0d0-4c50-bf88-1a14909f061f
- 18 Jan 2021 at 09:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15c20b95-e0d0-4c50-bf88-1a14909f061f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15c20b95-e0d0-4c50-bf88-1a14909f061f
  9th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/053e498a-bdf1-47fc-9c51-1f220e5b2242
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/53125632-5f14-4220-8c1c-e7bf3530228b
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