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title: "SSSI Management at MOD Sites FY20/21"
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# SSSI Management at MOD Sites FY20/21

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-50d3e694-a33e-4674-a66d-1f8552217f6f

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "SSSI Management at MOD Sites FY20/21" was conducted by the Ministry of Defence and involved a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. This procurement falls within the agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services category, with a total contract value of £210,000. The contract duration commenced on 1 April 2020 and concluded on 31 March 2021, with the procurement having reached the award stage. The geographical locations for service delivery included regions in the South East and South West of the United Kingdom, with the tender period ending on 31 March 2020.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses engaged in environmental management and conservation, particularly those capable of delivering services related to Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs). Companies specialising in ecological consultancy, land management, and biodiversity enhancement would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. Additionally, the experience gained from working with a government entity like the Ministry of Defence may further enhance a supplier's portfolio, positioning them favourably for subsequent public procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Under the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981 the MOD has a legal duty to take reasonable steps to "further the conservation and enhancement of the special features of Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs). The condition of SSSIs is monitored by the statutory conservation bodies (SBs), and compliance is monitored by both SBs and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fe8a758-c441-4afa-9d23-a54e3f4688a1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 17 May 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £210,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £195,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE98 1YX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Dene & South Gosforth |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne North |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QINETIQ |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

## Release History

- 11 Oct 2021 at 15:51 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fe8a758-c441-4afa-9d23-a54e3f4688a1
- 18 Aug 2021 at 14:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fe8a758-c441-4afa-9d23-a54e3f4688a1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fe8a758-c441-4afa-9d23-a54e3f4688a1
  11th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/04501897-e89d-4786-a290-a357b056396c
  Tasking Order

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