--- title: "Invitation to Quote - Evaluation of Species Survival Fund project in the New Forest" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ed92f243-cdb1-44c0-80e4-95950eb18a0d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ed92f243-cdb1-44c0-80e4-95950eb18a0d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ed92f243-cdb1-44c0-80e4-95950eb18a0d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ed92f243-cdb1-44c0-80e4-95950eb18a0d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NEW FOREST NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY" published: "2025-02-11" --- # Invitation to Quote - Evaluation of Species Survival Fund project in the New Forest Buyer: NEW FOREST NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ed92f243-cdb1-44c0-80e4-95950eb18a0d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ed92f243-cdb1-44c0-80e4-95950eb18a0d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ed92f243-cdb1-44c0-80e4-95950eb18a0d.json) ## Summary The New Forest National Park Authority is inviting quotes for an evaluation consultant to assess the Species Survival Fund project within the New Forest National Park. This active procurement process is classified under evaluation consultancy services (CPV: 79419000) and follows an open procedure (below threshold). The project involves evaluating nature enhancement efforts spanning 250 hectares, aimed at improving species abundance and connectivity with the New Forest SSSI. The tender is in the Tender stage, with a deadline on 28th February 2025, and the contract period runs from 1st March 2025 to 1st February 2026. The project, valued at £20,000, is located at postal code SO41 9ZG in Lymington, England, and is part of a £1.3 million partnership funded by Defra’s Species Survival Fund and delivered by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Natural England, and the Environment Agency. This tender is a prime opportunity for businesses specialising in evaluation consultancy to engage in a high-value government-funded project, potentially boosting their market presence and demonstrating their expertise in environmental conservation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria favouring these groups. Businesses with a focus on environmental impact assessment and nature conservation, or those keen to expand into this sector, would find this tender highly beneficial. ## Notice The New Forest National Park Authority is seeking an experienced evaluation consultant to assess the value and effectiveness of our approach to delivering the Species Survival Fund (SSF) project in the New Forest National Park during 2025. The New Forest Species Survival Fund project is a PS1.3 million partnership project to deliver at least 250 hectares of nature enhancements across multiple sites that demonstrate increased abundance of key species and enhanced connectivity with the New Forest SSSI. The project started in April 2024 and is due to complete in February 2026. We are delivering the project in partnership with: Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Trust Freshwater Habitats Trust Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust New Forest Commoners Defence Association Wild New Forest. The New Forest Species Survival Fund project is led by the New Forest National Park Authority (NPA) which is responsible for conserving and enhancing the New Forest National Park and promoting understanding and enjoyment of the things that make it special. As well as planning, nature conservation and public engagement responsibilities, the services of the NPA include education, recreation, and archaeology. The project is funded by the Government's Species Survival Fund. The fund was developed by Defra and its Arm's-Length Bodies. It is being delivered by The National Lottery Heritage Fund in partnership with Natural England and the Environment Agency. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4b0550c-0584-4588-8f4d-f6786df8576b | | 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 | 11 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2025 - 1 Feb 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000 | | 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 | NEW FOREST NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY | | Locality | LYMINGTON | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | SO41 9ZG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire | | Local authority | New Forest | | Electoral ward | Lymington | | Westminster constituency | New Forest West | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services ## Release History - 11 Feb 2025 at 13:54 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4b0550c-0584-4588-8f4d-f6786df8576b - 3 Feb 2025 at 12:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4b0550c-0584-4588-8f4d-f6786df8576b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4b0550c-0584-4588-8f4d-f6786df8576b 11th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/05506cb6-3deb-4f42-8094-1202fd8ad387 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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