--- title: "Woodland Creation Software for LMPs" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a4642fb3-0665-4bf0-aa57-804f18be062b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a4642fb3-0665-4bf0-aa57-804f18be062b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a4642fb3-0665-4bf0-aa57-804f18be062b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a4642fb3-0665-4bf0-aa57-804f18be062b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2020-02-28" --- # Woodland Creation Software for LMPs Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a4642fb3-0665-4bf0-aa57-804f18be062b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a4642fb3-0665-4bf0-aa57-804f18be062b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a4642fb3-0665-4bf0-aa57-804f18be062b.json) ## Summary The Defra Network eTendering Portal has awarded a contract for the "Woodland Creation Software for LMPs," focusing on the industry of research services. Located in York, England, this project is at the award stage, having been awarded on 19th February 2020. The contract has a total value of £142,600 and spans from 19th February 2020 to 30th June 2022. Key milestones include the requirement to consult with stakeholders and co-design an online platform, with substantial phases of field testing and evaluation throughout the contract duration. The tender period ended on 10th January 2020. This contract presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses engaged in software development, environmental research, and consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete, especially those with expertise in creating online platforms that support woodland management initiatives. The engagement in multiple phases, including stakeholder consultation and field testing, allows businesses to demonstrate innovation and responsiveness to environmental needs. ## Notice Consult with stakeholders and co-design a woodland creation online platform, with links to existing decision support tools, by 27th March 2020. [R&D Phase 1] II. Build and launch a working version of the woodland creation platform in readiness for tree planting season 2020/21, and conduct field tests with partners and an advisor network, by 30th October 2020. [IT Build Phase 1] III. Deliver 25 Woodland Creation schemes in Year 1 [Field Testing Phase 1], and an additional 50 in Year 2 [Field Testing Phase 2] using existing woodland creation support schemes (e.g. Partnership Innovation Fund-Northern Forest; Countryside Stewardship; Woodland Carbon Fund). IV. Review performance and stakeholder feedback, and submit interim report by December 2020 [R&D Phase 2], and implement improvements and enhancements to the woodland creation platform, by 30th April 2021 [IT Build Phase 2]. V. Conduct a second phase of field trials during a second tree planting season (2021/22), with an augmented range of stakeholders and partners, and evaluate post-planting outcomes from previous season, by 29th October 2021. [Field Testing Phase 2] VI. Complete monitoring and evaluation of the project with partners and supporters, and submit a detailed evaluation report by 30th May 2022. [Monitoring & Evaluation] ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b34e46a5-9907-4c05-b0c1-32ca273bfa8f | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - A hybrid procurement process was followed and stakeholders were invited to submit expressions of interest outlining a test or trail that they felt could help to inform the design of the future scheme. These were then assessed against agreed design policy | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Feb 2020 | | Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 19 Feb 2020 | | Contract period | 19 Feb 2020 - 30 Jun 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £142,600 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £142,600 | | 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 | YORK | | Post town | York | | Postcode | YO1 7PX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE21 York | | Local authority | York | | Electoral ward | Guildhall | | Westminster constituency | York Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SYLVA WOOD CETNRE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 28 Feb 2020 at 11:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b34e46a5-9907-4c05-b0c1-32ca273bfa8f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b34e46a5-9907-4c05-b0c1-32ca273bfa8f 28th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d307a4ea-f874-4559-be98-84da1010ad00 n/a ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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