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title: "Water vole and Small pearl-bordered fritillary Population Assessment and Species Recovery Plan 2023"
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buyer: "NORTH YORK MOORS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY"
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# Water vole and Small pearl-bordered fritillary Population Assessment and Species Recovery Plan 2023

Buyer: NORTH YORK MOORS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8b98908a-c8eb-44bd-9d9a-e1d7294040e4

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## Summary

The North York Moors National Park Authority has issued a tender titled "Water vole and Small pearl-bordered fritillary Population Assessment and Species Recovery Plan 2023" for environmental services. The project involves assessing habitats, DNA analysis, mink population control planning, and producing a recovery strategy. The minimum contract value is £1,000, with a total value of £20,000. The tender is open for the Open procedure (below threshold) with a tender period ending on 18th May 2023 and a contract period from 22nd May 2023 to 31st March 2024 in Yorkshire and the Humber, UK.

This tender by the North York Moors National Park Authority provides opportunities for SMEs interested in environmental services to participate. Businesses capable of conducting ecological surveys, genetic analysis, habitat improvement, and engagement with local communities are well-suited to compete. The project aims to support water vole and small pearl-bordered fritillary populations in the North York Moors National Park, offering businesses a chance to contribute to conservation efforts and showcase their expertise in environmental preservation.

## Notice

To undertake a census of water vole and small pearl-bordered fritillary across the North York Moors National Park in 2023, supported by National Park trained survey volunteers. The project will involve assessing the suitability of surveyed sites for small pearl-bordered fritillary and water vole, identifying where actions could be undertaken to improve and connect habitats to support either or both species, undertaking DNA analysis of existing water vole population to determine relatedness, analysing existing mink records and engaging with local communities to produce a viable mink population control plan and producing a report and associated maps summarising the findings of the survey and setting out a detailed strategy to recover and improve resilience of populations of water vole and small pearl-bordered fritillary in the North York Moors National Park.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d65552d1-ae0f-4ac2-80c4-34479cd8b4e2 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 18 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 May 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH YORK MOORS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY |
| Locality | HELMSLEY |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO62 5BP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE22 North Yorkshire |
| Local authority | North Yorkshire |
| Electoral ward | Helmsley & Sinnington |
| Westminster constituency | Thirsk and Malton |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 11 May 2023 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d65552d1-ae0f-4ac2-80c4-34479cd8b4e2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d65552d1-ae0f-4ac2-80c4-34479cd8b4e2
  11th May 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY166443
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.northyorkmoors.org.uk

## Provenance

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