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title: "SANG Capacity Modelling"
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# SANG Capacity Modelling

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-982b94d2-3c7f-45a6-bf62-4927ac13c330

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process is being undertaken by Natural England for the project titled "SANG Capacity Modelling" in the services industry category. The procurement stage is currently in the Tender phase, with a contract period from November 17, 2023, to March 31, 2024. The deadline for submitting quotations is 12 midday on October 30, 2023. This opportunity involves an open procedure with a contract value of £50,000.

This tender by Natural England presents opportunities for businesses involved in environmental issues consultancy services to compete for providing a formal assessment of Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace (SANG) capacity provision. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are suitable bidders for this tender. Businesses with expertise in ecological modelling and capacity planning are well-suited to compete for this contract and contribute to the sustainable management of natural greenspaces.

## Notice

We are seeking a formal assessment of Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace (SANG) capacity provision. Specifically looking at which is the best methodology for calculating the capacity of a new SANG, that already has recreational access. That is looking at what area needs discounting, before provision can be allocated. Before uplift occurs. There are a range of current methodologies, such as the Footprint Ecology or Bracknell Forest models. This piece of work is due to be completed by 31st March 2024. 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 marc.turner@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on the 30th October 2023. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to marc.turner@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/542ee3c0-d400-4b25-aacb-743524b96f96 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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 | NATURAL ENGLAND |
| Locality | EASTLEIGH |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO50 9YN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire |
| Local authority | Eastleigh |
| Electoral ward | Eastleigh Central |
| Westminster constituency | Eastleigh |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2023 at 09:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/542ee3c0-d400-4b25-aacb-743524b96f96

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/542ee3c0-d400-4b25-aacb-743524b96f96
  9th October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/892774e4-45b3-45e7-aac1-e7b1885e15fa
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/822ad5e7-65ae-4b30-aace-ac329ea2b04b
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fab70d9a-7864-4d8b-9e2f-52e9218c1958

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