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title: "INS305-05 Critical appraisal of agri-environment scheme actions for achieving biodiversity targets"
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# INS305-05 Critical appraisal of agri-environment scheme actions for achieving biodiversity targets

Buyer: OFFICE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5f13db31-1c84-4e29-80c1-9617ba993316

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## Summary

The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) has concluded the procurement process and awarded a contract for the critical appraisal of agri-environment scheme actions aimed at achieving biodiversity targets. The procurement, classified under "Natural resources management or conservation strategy planning services" (CPV: 90712400), focused on England's agri-environment schemes, specifically the Sustainable Farming Incentive and Countryside Stewardship. Key elements of the project include assessing the relevance and efficacy of these schemes, coverage of specific species and habitats, and synthesising the analysis into a technical report. The procurement method was an open procedure below the threshold, and the contract period runs from 20th June 2024 to 31st October 2024. The tender process closed on 21st May 2024, and the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology has been awarded the contract.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental protection, biodiversity, and natural resource management. SMEs were particularly encouraged to participate, making this an appealing opportunity for smaller enterprises looking to expand their portfolio in environmental strategy planning. Companies with expertise in ecological assessments, data analysis, and reporting on biodiversity targets would have found this tender particularly suitable. The project aims to provide critical insights into the efficacy of government schemes, offering valuable contribution potential and the possibility of shaping future environmental policies and practices. Businesses capable of delivering comprehensive, evidence-based evaluations would benefit significantly from engaging in such high-impact projects.

## Notice

ABOUT THE PROJECT The overarching objective of this work is to provide a critical appraisal of the capacity of England's new agri-environment schemes (AES) to support the achievement of long-term biodiversity targets. The OEP intends to use this appraisal to inform its reporting on Government's progress in delivering its Environmental Improvement Plan and achieving Environment Act 2021 targets. The critical appraisal will be achieved through delivery of the following project elements, as described further in in the Invitation to Tender: A. Assess the relevance and efficacy of all actions included in Sustainable Farming Incentive and Countryside Stewardship, identifying the priority actions for achieving biodiversity targets and any evidence about their uptake and implementation. B. Assess the coverage of specific species and habitats - and all relevant indicators for the biodiversity targets - provided by the priority actions identified in task A. C. A technical report synthesising the analysis. The detailed scope and requirements for the work, and instructions for how to submit a tender, are provided in the Invitation to Tender. THIS PROCUREMENT HAS NOW CONCLUDED AND THE CONTRACT AWARDED

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e69ffc3-01f3-437d-95f1-ba844a5addaa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 19 Jun 2024 - 31 Oct 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OFFICE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION |
| Locality | WORCESTER |
| Post town | Worcester |
| Postcode | WR5 2QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Worcester |
| Electoral ward | Nunnery |
| Westminster constituency | Worcester |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90712400 - Natural resources management or conservation strategy planning services

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2024 at 13:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e69ffc3-01f3-437d-95f1-ba844a5addaa
- 24 Apr 2024 at 11:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7c1b6ba-9b8f-4032-a92f-7aa74ef34766

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e69ffc3-01f3-437d-95f1-ba844a5addaa
  12th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7c1b6ba-9b8f-4032-a92f-7aa74ef34766
  24th April 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://app.panacea-software.com/oep/
  Click above to Apply (link to e-procurement portal)

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