--- title: "Wye Valley (Derbyshire) Camping and Caravan Site Opportunities for Nature Recovery" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c79577cc-cd08-4b71-954c-0028e056c69b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c79577cc-cd08-4b71-954c-0028e056c69b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c79577cc-cd08-4b71-954c-0028e056c69b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c79577cc-cd08-4b71-954c-0028e056c69b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2024-12-06" --- # Wye Valley (Derbyshire) Camping and Caravan Site Opportunities for Nature Recovery Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c79577cc-cd08-4b71-954c-0028e056c69b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c79577cc-cd08-4b71-954c-0028e056c69b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c79577cc-cd08-4b71-954c-0028e056c69b.json) ## Summary The procurement process led by Natural England focuses on the "Wye Valley (Derbyshire) Camping and Caravan Site Opportunities for Nature Recovery". This contract, classified under Research Consultancy Services (CPV: 73210000), is situated in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender, following an open below-threshold procedure, reached the award stage, with the award notice published on 6 December 2024. The University of Liverpool has been awarded the contract valued at £40,363, which will run from 29 October 2024 to 31 March 2025. The key deadline for submitting quotations was 23 August 2024. This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs and VCSEs, as it involves pioneering research in nature recovery efforts specific to camping and caravan sites. Businesses with expertise in environmental consultancy, sustainable tourism, and research services would find this project well-suited to their capabilities. Engaging in this contract would not only enhance their portfolio but also contribute to meaningful ecological improvements in the Peak District National Park. ## Notice Located in the Derbyshire Peak District. We have identified that there are a significant number of camping and caravan sites across the project area. The very nature of these sites requires large areas of grassland, generally closely mown throughout the year. We would like to investigate what opportunities for nature recovery exist on such sites to act as stepping stones across the White Peak landscape. 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 ruth.keeley@naturalengland.org.uk by 17:00 on 23/08/2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to ruth.keeley@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/b2dfa72a-537e-434f-9f4c-e906ffa2971e | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 23 Aug 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 22 Sep 2024 | | Contract period | 29 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £49,999 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £40,363 | | 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 | NATURAL ENGLAND | | Locality | NOTTINGHAM | | Post town | Nottingham | | Postcode | NG2 4LA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham | | Local authority | Nottingham | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Nottingham East | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73210000 - Research consultancy services ## Release History - 6 Dec 2024 at 08:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2dfa72a-537e-434f-9f4c-e906ffa2971e - 19 Aug 2024 at 09:28 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ca80e0d-13e1-482e-b8c6-8d76db04a9c3 - 9 Aug 2024 at 12:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ca80e0d-13e1-482e-b8c6-8d76db04a9c3 - 29 Jul 2024 at 13:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ca80e0d-13e1-482e-b8c6-8d76db04a9c3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2dfa72a-537e-434f-9f4c-e906ffa2971e 6th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ca80e0d-13e1-482e-b8c6-8d76db04a9c3 19th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/46b54ba1-fbc4-4c9b-a4b2-1f6a3d6b9c97 RFQ - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0c593815-9f80-46c1-ab0f-d14396fbbe35 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5b91a9db-685c-4dd7-810c-ce7834a99e17 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d218a89b-aa0b-4c74-a988-4a727afc04d9 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cbf6f5c4-9ca0-49fb-b97c-5e5a7c671cb8 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/69273004-c426-4f17-954f-7fe5a949a434 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1d8624d7-64e9-4995-a7c8-889ba85cdec0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/ec174ae0-2790-4668-8fe4-4532525b4305 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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