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title: "Mendip Hills-Cotswolds-Lower Woods Natural Capital Project"
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# Mendip Hills-Cotswolds-Lower Woods Natural Capital Project

Buyer: WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7cab4389-3017-426f-ae5b-ce45fc939847

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## Summary

The West of England Combined Authority has announced the award of the "Mendip Hills-Cotswolds-Lower Woods Natural Capital Project" contract, valued at approximately £40,270. This procurement, classified under "Environmental issues consultancy services," is aimed at commissioning a consultant to develop a business case for a large-scale nature recovery project from the Mendip Hills to Lower Woods via the Cotswolds Scarp. AtkinsRéalıs UK Limited, based in Epsom, has been selected as the supplier. The contract period started on 18th September 2023 and will end on 15th March 2024. This procurement was conducted through a selective method involving a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy services, particularly those experienced in large-scale nature recovery projects. The contract is ideal for companies looking to expand their portfolio in the environmental sector and establish or strengthen a foothold with the West of England Combined Authority. Although the contract is not deemed suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger consultancy firms with relevant expertise would find this project to be a valuable addition to their service offerings.

## Notice

The commissioning of a consultant to undertake a study to develop the business case for a large-scale nature recovery project stretching from the Mendip Hills, up the Cotswolds Scarp to Lower Woods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66df1a6f-791d-4ef7-ac55-b866035fb231 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 17 Sep 2023 - 15 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,270 |
| 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 | WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 6AL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2025 at 12:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66df1a6f-791d-4ef7-ac55-b866035fb231

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66df1a6f-791d-4ef7-ac55-b866035fb231
  23rd January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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