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title: "The benefits of pond buffers and management of the surrounding land parcel"
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# The benefits of pond buffers and management of the surrounding land parcel

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-68c1a6fe-9e69-4f49-a14c-2da9dd82bbd8

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## Summary

Natural England, a contracting authority, has awarded a contract for the project titled "The benefits of pond buffers and management of the surrounding land parcel" in the environmental services industry category. The contract value is £86,152.18 GBP, and the procurement stage is complete. The contract period runs from 6th February 2024 to 31st March 2025. The procurement method was an open procedure below threshold, with the tender period ending on 20th December 2023.

This tender awarded to Freshwater Habitats Trust underlines opportunities for businesses involved in environmental services. Businesses specialising in land management, environmental surveys, and agri-environment schemes would be well-suited to compete. The contract offers a chance to demonstrate expertise in pond quality improvement and land parcel management, aligning with sustainability goals. Engaging with Natural England could pave the way for future collaborations in biodiversity conservation projects.

## Notice

The aim of the project is to evaluate whether buffers and land parcel management under agri-environment schemes have been successful in producing good quality ponds. The survey of landowner's views on pond management is to evaluate how future implementation of options relevant to pond quality could be improved, potentially by improving the information or method of providing information to guide landowners.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1e9746a-596d-4336-ab10-99e9cb3a4584 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 6 Feb 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £86,152 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £86,152 |
| 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 | NATURAL ENGLAND |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO1 7PX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Guildhall |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FRESHWATER HABITATS TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 15 Feb 2024 at 15:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1e9746a-596d-4336-ab10-99e9cb3a4584

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1e9746a-596d-4336-ab10-99e9cb3a4584
  15th February 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6638c979-c724-4379-96e0-19a9d63a9f18
  2021_Short_Form_Contract Pond Buffers_Redacted

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