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title: "Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SPA - Visitor Access Study"
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# Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SPA - Visitor Access Study

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8421acb0-f2a9-46a0-9a1b-c74777012b35

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## Summary

The procurement process undertaken by West Northamptonshire Council involves a tender for the "Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SPA - Visitor Access Study." This project falls under the industry category of environmental consultancy services and is located in Northamptonshire, East Midlands, UK. The contract, valued at £68,563.20, reached completion recently with an active award status as of March 16, 2022. The procurement method used was a limited process, specifically a competitive quotation below the threshold, with the tender period concluding on November 16, 2021, and the contract period running from December 1, 2021, to February 28, 2023.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in ecological consultancy and environmental services. Companies that focus on environmental conservation, visitor management, and related advisory services would be particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts, allowing them to expand their market presence and contribute to important conservation efforts. The involvement of a recognised local authority like West Northamptonshire Council adds credibility and potential for further contracts in similar domains.

## Notice

The requirement is to undertake a visitor access study within the Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SPA in Northamptonshire which will: *Assess the current levels of recreation *Identify sites where visitor pressure may already be having an adverse effect on wildlife and the environment; sites where (if current trends continue) such an adverse effect might be anticipated; and sites where access and visitor facilities could be enhanced, including (potentially) increasing numbers of visitors. *Produce a set of recommendations to increase the overall range of opportunities people have to visit, enjoy and understand the natural environment in the NIA while also securing the favourable condition of sensitive sites.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc3e331f-d8e2-4690-bd5e-7b4b45f1b6c6 |
| 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 | 16 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2021 - 28 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £68,563 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £68,563 |
| 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 NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN1 1ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton North |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FOOTPRINT ECOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2022 at 09:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc3e331f-d8e2-4690-bd5e-7b4b45f1b6c6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc3e331f-d8e2-4690-bd5e-7b4b45f1b6c6
  16th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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