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title: "LB Hillingdon - Ecology Review of Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINCs"
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# LB Hillingdon - Ecology Review of Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINCs

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF HILLINGDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a32fc0b5-de84-43d7-ac09-c6dd145b11bf

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## Summary

The London Borough of Hillingdon is seeking to appoint a consultant for an Ecology Review of Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINCs). This tender falls under the Natural resources management or conservation strategy planning services category. The procurement is at the award stage, and the contract period is planned for 12 months, with a proposed budget of £96,000. The location is in London, United Kingdom, with a deadline for the tender submission by November 24, 2023.

This opportunity to assist the London Borough of Hillingdon in biodiversity preservation and ecology review presents a chance for businesses in the environmental consulting industry to participate. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in wildlife preservation services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement method is an open procedure below threshold, allowing a diverse range of businesses to engage in the process and contribute to environmental conservation efforts.

## Notice

The London Borough of Hillingdon ('the Council') has commenced a review of the Local Plan to address the strategic policies held within the London Plan (2021). The Council was looking to appoint a suitably qualified and competent consultant to undertake a local ecology review in order to support both the implementation of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) and its plan-making process. This review will cover: A.Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINCs). B. A limited number (maximum 10) of large sites brought forward through the Call for Sites exercise with the potential for significant existing ecological value. The primary objective is to undertake an ecology review in order to support both the implementation of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) and the plan-making process through sound evidence to support ecological designations. The information will be used as inputs for establishing the existing ecological value of sites via Natural England's Biodiversity Metric, in order to both implement BNG and designate non-statutory sites through the Local Plan. The information should be based on a sound methodology and industry best practice. The outputs should be mapped, visual and digitally orientated. Work should be undertaken by suitably qualified and experienced consultant. The contract term is for 12 months Proposed budget- PS96,000 The project is funded by Defra. Additional information: The London Borough of Hillingdon is inviting all interested organisations to tender through the Council's nominated electronic tendering portal, www.capitalesourcing.com Please register on the above portal where the tender documents for this project can be downloaded.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/105f874d-61dd-4de8-a92b-273eef11eaaf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 12 Jan 2024 - 11 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £96,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £85,328 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF HILLINGDON |
| Locality | UXBRIDGE |
| Post town | Southall |
| Postcode | UB8 1UW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon |
| Local authority | Hillingdon |
| Electoral ward | Uxbridge |
| Westminster constituency | Uxbridge and South Ruislip |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE LONDON WILDLIFE TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 90712400 - Natural resources management or conservation strategy planning services
- 92534000 - Wildlife preservation services

## Release History

- 8 Mar 2024 at 08:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/105f874d-61dd-4de8-a92b-273eef11eaaf
- 9 Nov 2023 at 17:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9b09e3d-5e61-4e96-b375-bf610d1f4aec

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/105f874d-61dd-4de8-a92b-273eef11eaaf
  8th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9b09e3d-5e61-4e96-b375-bf610d1f4aec
  9th November 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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