--- title: "Funding model development for beaver management partnerships" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c598ba9b-c047-409b-8ad5-591eb170b10b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c598ba9b-c047-409b-8ad5-591eb170b10b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c598ba9b-c047-409b-8ad5-591eb170b10b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c598ba9b-c047-409b-8ad5-591eb170b10b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2024-09-19" --- # Funding model development for beaver management partnerships Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c598ba9b-c047-409b-8ad5-591eb170b10b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c598ba9b-c047-409b-8ad5-591eb170b10b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c598ba9b-c047-409b-8ad5-591eb170b10b.json) ## Summary Natural England is inviting quotations for the development of funding models for beaver management partnerships. This opportunity falls under the "Environmental issues consultancy services" category and is directed at businesses operating within the United Kingdom. The procurement process is at the tender stage, and the deadline for submitting quotations is 11 October 2024, by 12 midday. The contract will commence on 4 November 2024 and extend until 31 March 2025. Interested suppliers should respond by submitting their quotations as detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) document. This tender offers significant growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in green finance. Successful tenderers will have a unique chance to collaborate on an environmental project aimed at fostering harmonious coexistence between beavers and land managers. Companies with expertise in stakeholder engagement, environmental education, and bespoke local advisory services are well-suited to compete for this contract, which is being procured through an open procedure below the threshold value of £50,000. ## Notice This project is to explore the development of short and long-term funding approaches to support the establishment and running of beaver management partnerships. The key aims of the partnerships will be to build stakeholder relationships, share information and fund a beaver field officer to support land managers and riparian users to manage potential impacts from beavers. This includes education, signposting to existing national guidance and funding, and bespoke local advice on appropriate management interventions to ensure positive coexistence with beavers. This project is suitable for green finance companies. 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 beavers@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on 11 October 2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to beavers@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/f8a1577b-8def-4a9e-9ed8-4349369048ae | | 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 | 19 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 11 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £49,999 | | 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 | TELFORD | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | TF3 3LR | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services ## Release History - 19 Sep 2024 at 08:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8a1577b-8def-4a9e-9ed8-4349369048ae ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8a1577b-8def-4a9e-9ed8-4349369048ae 19th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4bdaf86c-a6de-4d7d-8a61-5534f3c177f9 RFQ - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fe4c68a1-d5f7-4090-a410-d61946794612 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/34351690-0671-44c5-bac2-9709b3ca4199 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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