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title: "District Level Licensing: an expert opinion and an evaluation framework and monitoring strategy aligned and agreed by all providers across England"
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# District Level Licensing: an expert opinion and an evaluation framework and monitoring strategy aligned and agreed by all providers across England

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-96db27c8-583b-4776-a034-2f976095d1d9

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## Summary

The District Level Licensing tender, initiated by Natural England, is currently in the award stage. The contract period is from January to March 2024, with a total value of £24,000. The deadline for submitting quotations is 12 December 2023 at 12 midday UTC. The procurement method used is an open procedure below the threshold. The tender is suitable for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs).

This procurement opportunity by Natural England for District Level Licensing offers business growth potential for consultancy service providers. Businesses in the business development consultancy services sector, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, are well-suited to compete in this tender. The project aims to align all providers and develop a common evaluation framework, creating opportunities for collaborative growth and impact across the industry category of business development consultancy services in England.

## Notice

A 3 month contract (January - March 2024) to rapidly review Natural England's District Level Licensing (DLL) Theory of Change and Evaluation Framework and make recommendations. To collaboratively develop the Evaluation Framework with all DLL providers to agree a joint Framework for all scheme areas with clear indicators of success that can be monitored by all DLL providers. To develop a jointly agreed monitoring strategy that ensures data collection is aligned across all DLL providers to agreed common standards. District Level Licensing for Great Crested Newts (GCN) is a strategic approach for species licensing. The scheme is operated by different providers across England but the underlying principle is developers have the choice to buy into the scheme instead of securing a traditional licence involving on-site assessments and mitigation actions for GCN. The compensation paid by developers is used to create habitat in areas where it will have the greatest benefit to GCN. Since 2019 Natural England has built nearly 3000 ponds for the benefit of this species. Natural England is the largest provider, operating DLL across 19 geographic areas, NatureSpace provides across 10 areas and three local authorities provide for their own authority areas. The overall objective is to have all providers of DLL aligned and collecting data that contributes towards one evaluation framework with a single set of success indicators. The contractor will work remotely with all meetings held virtually. Additional information: To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached. Your response must be sent to cathy.fitzroy@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on 12/12/23. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to cathy.fitzroy@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/343887b5-a88c-4e4f-bc87-b4cee0581441 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,950 |
| 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 | NATURAL ENGLAND |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX1 1QA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | St David's |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EVIDENCE & IMPACT OXFORD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2024 at 09:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/343887b5-a88c-4e4f-bc87-b4cee0581441
- 24 Nov 2023 at 08:35 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/439882c3-f0af-4c7f-84d5-34b27a4ff75d
- 10 Nov 2023 at 09:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/439882c3-f0af-4c7f-84d5-34b27a4ff75d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/343887b5-a88c-4e4f-bc87-b4cee0581441
  8th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/439882c3-f0af-4c7f-84d5-34b27a4ff75d
  24th November 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f85fe61b-7b13-4285-8e66-20dfd904e1e1
  RFQ
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/404cfb60-4ae8-496d-82ac-ceb966e75770
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8a12f095-a0f1-46a5-b84a-b64469c19901
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0d7b22f6-3bae-4ac1-86c1-0409c309addf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/09c1016e-102a-4110-bc71-44cb1b8533d9

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