--- title: "Developing a Plant Health Outbreak Decision Support Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-46f0269f-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-46f0269f-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-46f0269f-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-46f0269f-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION" published: "2017-01-26" --- # Developing a Plant Health Outbreak Decision Support Framework Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-46f0269f-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-46f0269f-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-46f0269f-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The Forestry Commission has awarded a contract titled "Developing a Plant Health Outbreak Decision Support Framework". This project falls under the environmental consultancy services category and is located in Scotland, United Kingdom. The procurement process, carried out through an open tender method, followed a timeline that included a tender period which ended on 3rd November 2016, and a contract period commencing on 23rd November 2016 and concluding on 22nd September 2017. The total value of the contract is GBP 120,000, and it was published on 5th October 2016. This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in environmental consultancy, particularly those specialising in pest and disease management within plant health. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete for related contracts, leveraging their expertise to provide innovative solutions around decision-making frameworks for managing tree health threats. Engaging in this sector not only enhances capabilities in tackling ecological challenges but also fosters collaboration with governmental authorities, paving the way for sustainable business growth. ## Notice The Forestry Commission and Defra have awarded a contract to develop a Plant Health outbreak decision support framework to inform appropriate responses to tree pest or disease outbreaks. The tool should allow decision makers to determine the point at which to switch between eradication, containment, and learning to live with a problem based on economic, social, environmental, political, technical and legal considerations. The study should use key tree threats from the UK Plant Health Risk Register to apply the framework and demonstrate it is fit for purpose. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2266a036-de34-4b92-b4f2-b4867e36a6e7 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Jan 2017 | | Submission deadline | 3 Nov 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 17 Jan 2017 | | Contract period | 20 Jan 2017 - 19 Nov 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £120,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £120,000 | | 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 | FORESTRY COMMISSION | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH12 7AT | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | Corstorphine/Murrayfield | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 4 | | Supplier names | FERA SCIENCE; UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD; UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING; UNIVERSITY OF YORK | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services ## Release History - 26 Jan 2017 at 08:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2266a036-de34-4b92-b4f2-b4867e36a6e7 - 20 Jan 2017 at 14:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/422103f2-becc-4d0b-9ead-15523a2d4b5a - 20 Jan 2017 at 14:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/422103f2-becc-4d0b-9ead-15523a2d4b5a - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/422103f2-becc-4d0b-9ead-15523a2d4b5a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2266a036-de34-4b92-b4f2-b4867e36a6e7 26th January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/422103f2-becc-4d0b-9ead-15523a2d4b5a 20th January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c088dff4-e062-465d-ad40-9847374e5958 Invitation to Tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5896b480-a33a-444a-8810-8708188fa644 Appendix 1 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aa9c9ce9-9ce3-4128-895e-ee874496fe17 Invitation to Tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7dc42d71-b7f2-46cd-b469-fd9be2c52f98 Appendix 1 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/09f1c65e-9ac3-43a3-bc7c-2e0dde934b9b Invitation to Tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2b20b36e-9acc-410c-89de-55d7d37304ed Appendix 1 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/02266fe2-83b8-40a1-ac24-7a89e8a8ee90 Invitation to Tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/19b3952e-acc8-40ba-be58-9ae1f3f53573 Appendix 1 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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