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title: "Somerset Wetlands BNG market analysis project"
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# Somerset Wetlands BNG market analysis project

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6ca4a134-28e8-4d47-b179-284ec8b53f39

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## Summary

Natural England is seeking support for the Somerset Wetlands BNG market analysis project, part of the Somerset Wetlands Nature Recovery Project. This project aims to develop understanding of biodiversity net gain (BNG) in Somerset through market analysis and case studies. The procurement method is an open procedure with a contract value of GBP 24,999. The tender period ends on September 9, 2022, and the contract period is from October 3, 2022, to March 31, 2023. The buying organization, Natural England, is based in Bridgwater, England, and the project falls under the research and development consultancy services category.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the South West of the United Kingdom, particularly those involved in research and development consultancy services, to contribute to nature recovery and biodiversity net gain initiatives in Somerset. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are suited to compete for this tender, which aims to enhance connections with key developers and advance the understanding of BNG within the region. Businesses participating in this tender can further their growth by engaging in discussions on implementing BNG strategies that align with the Nature Recovery Project's goals.

## Notice

Natural England is working with the Local Planning Authorities in Somerset (District Councils and County Council) to help them gain a greater understanding of what is required to deliver biodiversity net gain (BNG). This piece of work will make an important contribution to advancing the understanding of the scale of BNG needed in Somerset, and how it can be delivered. This piece of work is funded through the Somerset Wetlands Nature Recovery Project (NRP). This is a landscape scale project, focusing on recovering nature across 60,000 hectares of wetland on the Somerset Levels and Moors. A portion of Natural England's BNG funding has been allocated to Nature Recovery Projects, to allow them to be a vehicle for developing BNG within a local area. This piece of work aims to develop the understanding of BNG in Somerset through the completion of the following work items: 1. Carrying out a market analysis of the number of BNG units required to deliver the known and forecast development needs for the whole of the Somerset County area. 2. Producing a case study selected from a smaller area within the Nature Recovery Project that demonstrates how BNG units can be delivered within the Nature Recovery Project, how these units would integrate with other finance initiatives such as carbon credits and nutrient credits, and the role played by the Local Nature Recovery Strategy. 3. Delivering a workshop for developers in Somerset to share the results of this work and start early stage discussions on the implementation of BNG in Somerset. These work items will achieve the following aims: 1. The scale of BNG required within Somerset will be better understood. 2. The way in which BNG can be used to deliver the Nature Recovery Projects outcomes will be better understood, including how these integrate with other tools such as carbon credits, nutrient and the Local Nature Recovery Strategy. 3. Key developers will have improved connections and a better understanding of BNG and the NRP.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/279a8df4-ae72-4eb6-85f0-3dad220d79f1 |
| 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 | 13 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | 25 Sep 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,999 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,860 |
| 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 | BRIDGWATER |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA6 4YS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bridgwater North & Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bridgwater |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2023 at 15:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/279a8df4-ae72-4eb6-85f0-3dad220d79f1
- 23 Aug 2022 at 15:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85b5c5d1-305f-4fb5-a456-0a8096cc1452

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/279a8df4-ae72-4eb6-85f0-3dad220d79f1
  13th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85b5c5d1-305f-4fb5-a456-0a8096cc1452
  23rd August 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a92d64c9-c42f-416b-8de2-824ab1e4e9ea
  Request of Quotation
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9faadcef-7e8e-452e-8c7b-cfcc5492cf85
  Background, aims, requirements, outputs and timescales for this project.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/bb98ef73-2594-49ff-91d6-4f1dd39b1a87

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