--- title: "Framework Contract for Professional Services Cumbria Woodlands" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8d91bb11-2b21-4f44-9ce1-22bbd6fa4766" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8d91bb11-2b21-4f44-9ce1-22bbd6fa4766" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8d91bb11-2b21-4f44-9ce1-22bbd6fa4766.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8d91bb11-2b21-4f44-9ce1-22bbd6fa4766.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE LAKE DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK" published: "2021-10-07" --- # Framework Contract for Professional Services Cumbria Woodlands Buyer: THE LAKE DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8d91bb11-2b21-4f44-9ce1-22bbd6fa4766 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8d91bb11-2b21-4f44-9ce1-22bbd6fa4766) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8d91bb11-2b21-4f44-9ce1-22bbd6fa4766.json) ## Summary The Lake District National Park Authority is offering a Framework Contract for Professional Services concerning Cumbria Woodlands. This opportunity falls within the agricultural, forestry, horticultural, and related services industry and is based in Kendal, North West England. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with a submission deadline of 5 November 2021. The total contract value is set at £2 million, and the contract period is scheduled to commence from 1 January 2022, lasting until 1 January 2026. This procurement is being executed through a direct method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), that specialise in woodland management, ecological services, consultancy, or project-based support. The Lake District National Park Authority is especially interested in engaging freelance individuals and sole traders who possess flexibility and can integrate into project teams for specific tasks. Service providers with experience in research, advocacy, and delivery of woodland-related services are encouraged to apply, potentially enhancing their growth and involvement within the vibrant community of Cumbria. ## Notice The Lake District National Park Authority looks after this special corner of England, encouraging people to enjoy and understand its beauty and supporting those who live and work here. Further information about the LDNPA, including our statutory functions is available http://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/caringfor We and our partners are working towards making this place an inspirational example of sustainable development in action. We want its prosperous economy, world class visitor experiences and vibrant communities to come together in sustaining the spectacular landscape, wildlife and cultural heritage. Details of how we are doing this are outlined in our Partnership Plan. http://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/aboutus/partnership/ldnppmanagementplan Cumbria Woodlands is a partner of the LDNPA with a vision for woodland in Cumbria to thrive ecologically and economically for the benefit of everyone. Cumbria Woodlands addresses gaps in delivery within the sector across woodland creation, woodland management, training and development, and policy and advocacy and invests its surplus for the good of Cumbria. Our needs will vary. The following are examples of types of services which may be required. This is not exhaustive, but is intended to demonstrate the breadth of the services which will be required. * Providing services on specific projects running in partnership with other organisations * Providing specific advice to individuals and small organisations * Working with us as associates on research activities or pro-bono activities we provide We are particularly interested in working with freelance individuals/sole traders with flexibility and availability to be embedded within our teams for specific tasks or projects. To enable this, our commercial assessment approach enables contractor to choose to price against a hypothetical project or a single day rate. Additional information: Please respond via The Chest portal at https://procontract.due-north.com/ look under The Lake District National Park Authority ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e471270-2cc2-4683-844b-58a2a7d41b60 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Direct | | Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2022 - 1 Jan 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,000,000 | | 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 | THE LAKE DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK | | Locality | KENDAL | | Post town | Lancaster | | Postcode | LA9 7RL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria | | ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness | | Local authority | Westmorland and Furness | | Electoral ward | Kendal South | | Westminster constituency | Westmorland and Lonsdale | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 45 - Construction work - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 45000000 - Construction work - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ## Release History - 7 Oct 2021 at 11:47 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e471270-2cc2-4683-844b-58a2a7d41b60 - 7 Oct 2021 at 09:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e471270-2cc2-4683-844b-58a2a7d41b60 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e471270-2cc2-4683-844b-58a2a7d41b60 7th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5720d293-e985-4c93-99c6-af4bf7ae1584 - https://procontract.due-north.com/ ## Notice URLs - http://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/aboutus/partnership/ldnppmanagementplan - http://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/caringfor ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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