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title: "Recreational Activity in the Uplands"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-809739cc-f1f3-4776-9296-98e69ec472b4"
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# Recreational Activity in the Uplands

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-809739cc-f1f3-4776-9296-98e69ec472b4

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## Summary

The procurement titled "Recreational Activity in the Uplands" was initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focusing on environmental services. The tender process was classified as limited and employed a competitive quotation method, targeting contracts valued under £36,680.22. The contract period commenced on 4th October 2021 and concluded on 31st March 2022. Although the tender period officially ended on 24th September 2021, its service impacts are ongoing across the United Kingdom and wider regions, including British Overseas Territories and Europe.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in environmental services and recreational activities, particularly those familiar with research and analysis in ecological impacts and mitigation strategies. Companies that can provide innovative solutions and demonstrate effective methodologies in managing recreational impacts in upland areas will find this tender highly relevant for business development, allowing them to contribute to sustainable practices while potentially securing future contracts with the contracting authority.

## Notice

The aim of this project is to review evidence across academic literature and key statutory documentation to establish existing knowledge on the types of recreation occurring in the English uplands, the receptors and stressors affecting the levels of impact, and potential mitigation and adaptation options.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10fe7ec4-0c2e-4671-b4f0-be9e5832d493 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 3 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,680 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,680 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2022 at 09:00 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10fe7ec4-0c2e-4671-b4f0-be9e5832d493
- 1 Apr 2022 at 08:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10fe7ec4-0c2e-4671-b4f0-be9e5832d493

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10fe7ec4-0c2e-4671-b4f0-be9e5832d493
  28th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1cd04def-d36e-4464-9942-6e362bcae3eb
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fd01cc3b-c91b-40a2-b5a9-f375d41104a2
  n/a

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