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title: "Chilterns AONB Designation Project"
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# Chilterns AONB Designation Project

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-97b918dc-0afa-41ed-ab33-02ca4cff64f7

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## Summary

The Defra Network eTendering Portal has awarded the Chilterns AONB Designation Project to Land Use Consultants. The project involves designating more Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty to meet the Government's 30x30 target. The procurement method was an open procedure with a value of £360,000 in services. The contract period runs from 5th December 2022 to 4th December 2025, with the tender period closing on 19th October 2022.

This tender provides an opportunity for large-scale environmental planning firms to engage in statutory tasks related to countryside conservation. The project, managed by Natural England on behalf of Defra, aims to extend the Chilterns AONB. Businesses with expertise in environmental planning within the UK and beyond can participate in this contract to contribute to the Government's conservation efforts and achieve business growth.

## Notice

This procurement is being carried out by Defra group Commercial in accordance with the Open Procedure as set out in the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (PCR) on behalf Natural England. The project is to deliver the 2022 high profile Ministerial statement in relation to designating more Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) to help deliver the Government's 30x30 target. Natural England Board's decision is to progress consideration of an extension to the Chilterns AONB. It is Natural England's intention through this contract to employ a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to undertake specified tasks with regard to Natural England's statutory duty as set out in sections 82 and 83(7) of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fd7bb33-7426-4bb5-8157-c7ee772f1c09 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 5 Dec 2022 - 4 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £360,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £360,000 |
| 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 | LAND USE CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90712000 - Environmental planning

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2022 at 10:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fd7bb33-7426-4bb5-8157-c7ee772f1c09

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fd7bb33-7426-4bb5-8157-c7ee772f1c09
  22nd December 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3957378f-fd70-40c8-905b-dbdaae9fc1d7
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## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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