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title: "specialist Ecology Advise"
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# specialist Ecology Advise

Buyer: BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-988b985c-0272-43ad-9b17-0e6f5cc863d1

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## Summary

The specialist Ecology Advice procurement by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council aims to secure ecological advisory services for their Planning Services from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2027. This procurement, classified under Environmental issues consultancy services (CPV: 90713000), entails a contract valued at £42,000. The procurement method employed is a restricted procedure, reflecting a selective tendering process. Key dates include the tender period ending on 27th February 2024 and the contract starting on 3rd June 2024, concluding on 31st May 2027. The contract has been awarded to the Greater Manchester Ecology Unit (GMEU), and the award was published on 23rd October 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in environmental consultancy services to collaborate with a local authority and contribute to the effective implementation of local planning policies. Companies with expertise in ecological assessments, environmental planning, and related advisory services would be particularly well-suited to compete for such tenders. Securing this contract can enhance the business's portfolio and strengthen its reputation within the public sector, paving the way for future procurement opportunities.

## Notice

The provision of ecological advice to Blackburn with Darwen Council Planning Services for the next three financial years (1st April 2024 - 31st March 2027) to assist with interpretation of relevant Local Plan policies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f5d9741-cc18-4b14-a063-3b8fb8aeed89 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Jun 2024 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,000 |
| 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 | BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLACKBURN |
| Post town | Blackburn |
| Postcode | BB1 7DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |
| Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Electoral ward | Blackburn Central |
| Westminster constituency | Blackburn |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GREATER MANCHESTER ECOLOGY UNIT (GMEU |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2024 at 11:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f5d9741-cc18-4b14-a063-3b8fb8aeed89

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f5d9741-cc18-4b14-a063-3b8fb8aeed89
  23rd October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.blackburn.gov.uk/

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