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title: "Natural Capital and Ecosystem Assessment Living England Field Surveys"
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# Natural Capital and Ecosystem Assessment Living England Field Surveys

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-40a899db-c447-4b80-8c51-6c46dc969365

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## Summary

**Procurement Summary:** Natural England is inviting tenders for the "Natural Capital and Ecosystem Assessment Living England Field Surveys" project focusing on habitat surveys in Lancashire/Yorkshire. The contract, classified under the CPV code for research and development services, has a value of £49,999 and a contract period from March 20, 2023, to September 29, 2023. The deadline for submission was March 6, 2023, with the award recently given to Bowland Ecology. This procurement opportunity falls under the category of services.

**Business Growth Opportunities:** Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and businesses specialising in environmental monitoring are well-suited to compete for this tender. By providing essential habitat surveys aligned with Living England guidelines, businesses can contribute to ecosystem assessments and conservation efforts in the North West region, potentially fostering partnerships with Natural England and expanding their service capabilities in this sector.

## Notice

This specification covers habitat surveys to be undertaken in 2023 across various habitats in biogeographic zone (BGZ) 03 covering Lancashire/ Yorkshire area. This contract aims to collect a total of 700 data points aligned with the Living England segmentation, through the use of Living England's Field Maps app. The target habitat types cover the majority of habitats classified within Living England. Your response should be returned to the following email address by: Email: Anne.Stefaniak@naturalengland.org.uk Date: 06/03/2023 Time: by 17:00 Ensure you state the reference number and 'Final Submission' in the subject field to make it clear that it is your response.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1590b07-2edb-4bf4-842e-99dc759b4ae9 |
| 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 | 5 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 20 Mar 2023 - 1 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,999 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,784 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG2 4LA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BOWLAND ECOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

## Release History

- 5 Apr 2023 at 15:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1590b07-2edb-4bf4-842e-99dc759b4ae9
- 22 Feb 2023 at 16:17 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f477d9ee-135b-4e1f-847b-b5a1aba15ca4
- 7 Feb 2023 at 16:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f477d9ee-135b-4e1f-847b-b5a1aba15ca4
- 1 Feb 2023 at 13:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f477d9ee-135b-4e1f-847b-b5a1aba15ca4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1590b07-2edb-4bf4-842e-99dc759b4ae9
  5th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f477d9ee-135b-4e1f-847b-b5a1aba15ca4
  22nd February 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e0d4a7a0-8286-49de-939a-f6591266d39d
  Request for Quotation - NCEA_Living England_BGZ03
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e57fdd64-844c-48a0-800d-99a7bc2d4d3d
  Living England Specification for Ground Data Collection
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/158b9482-9d60-4abb-bea7-6b610ca013b2
  Quick Start Guide to Living England Ground Data Collection
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/68b82ed3-b314-43ad-868e-456080770d4f
  Project Specification - Field survey Living England BGZ03
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/61d631a1-71ad-4f96-b7fb-8cf9a01a7f5a
  BGZ03 - Clarifications to bidders questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/4379b5e6-ad25-4cea-8476-0e6166e63136

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