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title: "Specialist advice with regard to the statutory assessment of areas proposed as an extension to the Suffolk Coast and Heaths AONB"
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# Specialist advice with regard to the statutory assessment of areas proposed as an extension to the Suffolk Coast and Heaths AONB

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5462443c-e324-46e4-b056-faf72e4df3d4

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves a contract awarded by the Defra Network eTendering Portal for the provision of specialist advice related to the statutory assessment of areas proposed for an extension to the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The tender, valued at £17,050, is classified under marine services and feasibility studies, with the contract period commencing on 15 May 2017 and ending on 31 August 2018. The award, dated 15 May 2017, was published officially on 29 June 2017, marking the transition from the planning stage to completion of this procurement process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultant firms specialising in environmental advisory services and feasibility studies, particularly those with experience in advisory roles for statutory assessments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete, as the contracting authority is looking for qualified and experienced consultants to continue supporting the critical assessments needed for the ongoing project. Engaging with this contract could enhance business growth by establishing a partnership with a key governmental agency, contributing to significant environmental projects within the UK.

## Notice

This application is with regard to the ongoing project to determine a proposed extension to the Suffolk Coast & Heaths AONB as per the NE Board decision linked here: http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/about_us/ourpeople/neboard/meetings/december2013/default.aspx} . We have now reached a critical stage in the project and are currently preparing the necessary technical assessments for submission to the NE Board meeting of 14 June 2017 to determine boundaries for subjection to statutory Consultation planned from July onwards. Natural England staff have been undertaking this work with ongoing advice and mentoring support from suitably qualified and experienced consultants (Alison Farmer Associates - {ref. SRP approval 09/25.07.14}. We now require the continuation of this advice and mentoring support for the remainder of the project period through the award of a further contract. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses e-tendering, provided by Bravosolutions. In order to access the Bravo system you will need to be registered. Could I therefore request that you register on the Bravo portal for Defra. If you're already registered on the Bravo portal please check that your registration includes Defra, as you have to specify us in order to correctly receive the tender documents. If you have any problems with the registration process, please contact the Bravo helpline on 0800 368 4850 or alternatively email them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. The link you require for new registration/amendments to registrations is - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7887aae-22be-4737-bbdb-84fbdc926f21 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 5 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 14 May 2017 - 31 Aug 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,050 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,050 |
| 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 | PETERBOROUGH |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE1 1NG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH41 Peterborough |
| Local authority | Peterborough |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Peterborough |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALISON FARMER ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 98360000 - Marine services

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2017 at 10:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7887aae-22be-4737-bbdb-84fbdc926f21

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7887aae-22be-4737-bbdb-84fbdc926f21
  29th June 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/about_us/ourpeople/neboard/meetings/december2013/default.aspx
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

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