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title: "HLF Skills for the Future Nurturing Nature Conservation Skills Using NNRs Work Based Evaluation"
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# HLF Skills for the Future Nurturing Nature Conservation Skills Using NNRs Work Based Evaluation

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7ad52be5-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The HLF Skills for the Future Nurturing Nature Conservation Skills Using NNRs Work Based Evaluation project is being undertaken by the Defra Network eTendering Portal on behalf of Natural England. This procurement falls under the category of research and development consultancy services and is based in the East of England, UK. The open tender process is now complete, with the contract awarded on 17 January 2017, and the contract period extending from that date until 15 July 2017. The tender was published on 17 November 2016, and the submission deadline was set for 7 December 2016, with a total contract value of £17,900 GBP.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in consultancy and training related to nature conservation, particularly those with expertise in practical learning models and stakeholder engagement in ecological projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete, bringing innovative approaches to address the skills gaps identified in the nature conservation sector. Engaging in this project can enhance reputation and capability in delivering training solutions that support ecological preservation and management.

## Notice

Defra procuring on behalf of Natural England: The aim of the Nurturing Nature Conservation Skills on National Nature Reserves Project (the Project) is to develop a pool of potential competent recruits with the specialist skills and knowledge needed to look after the country's richest wildlife and geological heritage. The Project will develop and demonstrate methods for how practical based learning models can meet priority heritage skills gaps facing the nature conservation sector. The Project has the following specific objectives: * to help meet the evidenced nature conservation skills and knowledge gaps; * to utilise the National Nature Reserve (NNR) estate and resources to best advantage to provide a quality training experience; * to develop the skills of those entering the sector, career changers and those wishing to enhance specialist nature conservation skills; * to capture learning on approaches to developing skills that can be applied at other similar sites.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38f3f762-e28a-4f97-a636-1f444672901e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 17 Jan 2017 - 15 Jul 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,900 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,900 |
| 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 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COLLINGWOOD ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2017 at 14:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38f3f762-e28a-4f97-a636-1f444672901e
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33d9c293-9556-4606-a5c8-e8beb74b0e2f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38f3f762-e28a-4f97-a636-1f444672901e
  3rd February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33d9c293-9556-4606-a5c8-e8beb74b0e2f
  17th November 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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