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title: "Ecological Advice"
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# Ecological Advice

Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9ca1f107-a505-464a-8eb2-7cc22100e131

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## Summary

The Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council is seeking to establish a framework agreement for 'Ecological Advice' aimed at appraising the ecological impact of various plans, policies, and projects. The procurement is classified under environmental services, with a total contract value of £240,000 and a minimum value of £152,000. The tender was published on 12th November 2020, with bids closing on 14th December 2020. The successful contract is scheduled to commence on 1st February 2021 and will run for four years, ending on 31st January 2025. This tender process follows an open procurement method and is currently in the award stage, with WSP UK Limited having been awarded the contract on 9th February 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in ecological consultancy, environmental assessment, and related services to enhance their growth trajectory. Companies with experience in biodiversity assessments, environmental impact assessments, and urban planning are particularly encouraged to participate in future procurement phases. As the contract is structured to potentially accommodate multiple projects over its four-year term, it could be especially advantageous for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to explore collaborative approaches to meet the diverse requirements set forth by the council.

## Notice

This service is required to appraise the ecological impact of plans, policies, programmes or projects. The service includes but is not limited to: * Review and validation of ecological information received in support of planning applications, including for example on bio-diversity net gain, Environmental Impact Assessment and those requiring an Appropriate Assessment. * Preparation of Appropriate Assessments to accompany planning applications. * Ecological advice on Local Plan Biodiversity Policy scope and content. * Preparation of a Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) for any plan, policy, programme or project requiring an HRA including but not limited to HRA for the BCP Local Plan. * Expert witness support at Local Plan public examination and public inquiries. * Ecological advice on the BCP Local Plan assessment under any relevant legislation, current and future, including that which may take effect as a result of the UK leaving the European Union. * Evaluation of and advice on reports and other documents submitted to BCP Council in relation to the development of the Local Plan and planning applications. * Ecological training to planning staff. The intention of this procurement is to conclude a framework agreement with a single economic operator, the purpose of which is to establish the terms governing contracts to be awarded during the 4-year term of the framework agreement, in particular with regard to price.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9ca2c60-c08e-438c-b66e-e92c1d0d89b1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 15 Feb 2021 - 14 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £240,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £190,000 |
| 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 | BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOURNEMOUTH |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH2 6DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Bournemouth Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bournemouth West |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WSP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 71410000 - Urban planning services
- 77400000 - Zoological services
- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2021 at 15:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9ca2c60-c08e-438c-b66e-e92c1d0d89b1
- 12 Nov 2020 at 12:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d3d8290-eb16-470e-babe-06a4c5996fdd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9ca2c60-c08e-438c-b66e-e92c1d0d89b1
  9th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d3d8290-eb16-470e-babe-06a4c5996fdd
  12th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=f86de7d2-b222-eb11-8105-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21
  Opportunity link

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