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title: "INS307-12 Monitoring progress in expenditure towards biodiversity targets"
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# INS307-12 Monitoring progress in expenditure towards biodiversity targets

Buyer: OFFICE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dbc72839-b2b6-4e03-96a7-466a835ff2a2

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## Summary

The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) has completed a procurement process titled "INS307-12 Monitoring progress in expenditure towards biodiversity targets". This procurement, classified under the CPV code 90710000 for Environmental Management, focuses on monitoring government expenditure on actions addressing biodiversity, woodland, and marine targets as set out in the Environment Act 2021. The contract was awarded on 15 January 2025 following a competitive quotation method below the threshold, with a contract period running from 15 January 2025 to 30 April 2025. The key delivery location is Yorkshire and the Humber, England, and the contract award was announced on 7 February 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental management, impact assessment, and consultancy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) particularly stand to benefit from participating in such contracts, given the suitability criteria. The successful supplier, Economics for the Environment Consultancy Ltd, exemplifies the type of expertise and scale required for such projects. Engaging in such government tenders can offer businesses the chance to contribute to critical national environmental targets while expanding their market presence and achieving growth through government partnerships.

## Notice

The overarching objective of this work is to provide the OEP with the capability to monitor the delivery expenditure of actions in the annual reporting period. The OEP intends to apply the outputs of this research to inform its reporting on Government's progress in delivering its Environmental Improvement Plan and achieving Environment Act 2021 targets. Our main focus in this particular project is on contribution to the Environment Act 2021 biodiversity, woodland and marine targets. A particular focus being the 2030 species abundance target and the long-term target to reverse the decline of species abundance. The outcome of the project will support the OEP's ongoing monitoring and assessment of government's progress with Environmental Improvement Plans in England.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d9ef824-2f47-45b3-bdef-e4c5d301ca46 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Jan 2025 - 30 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,880 |
| 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 | OFFICE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION |
| Locality | WORCESTER |
| Post town | Worcester |
| Postcode | WR5 2QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Worcester |
| Electoral ward | Nunnery |
| Westminster constituency | Worcester |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ECONOMICS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90710000 - Environmental management
- 90711000 - Environmental impact assessment other than for construction
- 90711100 - Risk or hazard assessment other than for construction
- 90711200 - Environmental standards other than for construction
- 90711300 - Environmental indicators analysis other than for construction
- 90711400 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services other than for construction
- 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction
- 90712000 - Environmental planning
- 90712100 - Urban environmental development planning
- 90712200 - Forest conservation strategy planning
- 90712300 - Marine conservation strategy planning
- 90712400 - Natural resources management or conservation strategy planning services
- 90712500 - Environmental institution building or planning
- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services
- 90713100 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste-water other than for construction
- 90714000 - Environmental auditing
- 90714100 - Environmental information systems
- 90714200 - Corporate environmental auditing services
- 90714300 - Sectoral environmental auditing services
- 90714400 - Activity specific environmental auditing services
- 90714500 - Environmental quality control services
- 90714600 - Environmental security control services
- 90715000 - Pollution investigation services
- 90715100 - Chemicals and oil pollution investigation services
- 90715110 - Gasworks site investigation
- 90715120 - Chemical works or oil refinery waste site investigation
- 90715200 - Other pollution investigation services
- 90715210 - Oil depot or terminal site investigation
- 90715220 - Industrial site investigation
- 90715230 - Industrial waste site investigation
- 90715240 - Wood treatment plant site investigation
- 90715250 - Dry cleaning plants site investigation
- 90715260 - Foundry site investigation
- 90715270 - Recycling plant site investigation
- 90715280 - Food processing plant site investigation

## Release History

- 7 Feb 2025 at 10:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d9ef824-2f47-45b3-bdef-e4c5d301ca46

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d9ef824-2f47-45b3-bdef-e4c5d301ca46
  7th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://app.panacea-software.com/oep/
  Click above to Apply (link to e-procurement portal)

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