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title: "PA2 Feasibility Study Consultancy"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NEW FOREST NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY"
published: "2023-08-16"
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# PA2 Feasibility Study Consultancy

Buyer: NEW FOREST NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4313a160-6c96-44b8-acc3-ece24d6b3217

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## Summary

The New Forest National Park Authority is seeking a consultant for a PA2 Feasibility Study to support a possible Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier application. The study must be completed by 30th September 2024, with regular updates during the study period. The procurement stage is at the tender phase, with a tender end date of 13th September 2023. The project is located in the South East of the United Kingdom and falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development services, consultancy services, and agricultural services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are suitable bidders for this open procedure below threshold tender. Interested parties should apply via the New Forest National Park Authority In-Tend site and should have capabilities in delivering feasibility studies and consultancy services within the specified timeframe and requirements.

## Notice

The New Forest National Park Authority (NFNPA or 'the Authority'), on behalf of the Forest Farming Group (FFG), is seeking a consultant and/or individual to work with the group members to prepare a PA2 Feasibility Study ("the Study") to aid a possible Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier application. The purpose of the Study is to identify appropriate management principles for the Study Area in order to deliver the FFG's objectives and to explore how the management principles can be supported through DEFRA's Environmental Land Management Schemes (ELMS). The PA2 should be completed by 30th September 2024, unless the FFG agrees to an extension. Regular updates including a written monthly progress report will be provided to the FFG throughout the study period. Apply via the New Forest National Park Authority In-Tend site (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/newforestnpa/aspx/Home) or using the details in the document attached.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d329eca-da80-4d39-9f46-96de5c1a43b2 |
| 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 | 16 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Oct 2023 - 30 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 | NEW FOREST NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY |
| Locality | LYMINGTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO41 9ZG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | New Forest |
| Electoral ward | Lymington |
| Westminster constituency | New Forest West |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

## Release History

- 16 Aug 2023 at 14:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d329eca-da80-4d39-9f46-96de5c1a43b2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d329eca-da80-4d39-9f46-96de5c1a43b2
  16th August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/45d0d381-e071-47ea-833e-bd01427d428f
  ITT Document - Word version can be downloaded from In-Tend.

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/newforestnpa/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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