--- title: "Tender for a Framework: Provision of Natural England Planning Related Advice Professional Services (NE PRAPS)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-eef82017-1c5d-4c83-b321-13005a547e63" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eef82017-1c5d-4c83-b321-13005a547e63" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eef82017-1c5d-4c83-b321-13005a547e63.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eef82017-1c5d-4c83-b321-13005a547e63.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2022-10-12" --- # Tender for a Framework: Provision of Natural England Planning Related Advice Professional Services (NE PRAPS) Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eef82017-1c5d-4c83-b321-13005a547e63 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eef82017-1c5d-4c83-b321-13005a547e63) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eef82017-1c5d-4c83-b321-13005a547e63.json) ## Summary The buying organisation, Defra Group Commercial, is conducting a tender titled "Tender for a Framework: Provision of Natural England Planning Related Advice Professional Services (NE PRAPS)" in the architectural, engineering, and planning services industry category. The procurement stage is currently in the open procedure phase, with the tender period ending on November 11, 2022. The contract period is set to start on December 19, 2022, and last until December 19, 2026. This opportunity is suited for businesses providing environmental planning and management services, with a focus on sustainable development programme advice. Businesses specialising in urban planning, environmental training, and conservation strategy planning are well-suited to compete for this tender opportunity. Defra Network eTendering Portal is the contracting authority overseeing this procurement process. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate in this open procedure to provide expert advice and training on planning issues related to sustainable development. ## Notice This procurement is being carried out by Defra Group Commercial in accordance with the Open Procedure as set out in the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (PCR) on behalf of Natural England and Arm's Length Bodies. Natural England is setting up the framework to appoint the services of suppliers, contractors and consultants with relevant skills, experience and expertise in providing expert advice and training on a wide range of planning issues to decision makers and consultees nationally. Natural England advises on the environmental aspects of sustainable development and engages with the planning system as a statutory consultee for development plans, Environmental Impact Assessments, Strategic Environmental Assessment, Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects and where planning applications are likely to impact upon NE particular interests, including protected habitats, Sites of Special Scientific Interest and designated landscapes. This framework will mainly cover, but will not be limited, to Sustainable Development (SD) Programme advice planning related requirements. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3559d8e7-6301-4c5b-a194-e1a690105a7e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Oct 2022 | | Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 19 Dec 2022 - 19 Dec 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 3JR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services - 80 - Education and training services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services - 71410000 - Urban planning services - 76411200 - Well-casing planning services - 77231900 - Forest sectoral planning services - 80540000 - Environmental training services - 90700000 - Environmental services - 90710000 - Environmental management - 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 ## Release History - 12 Oct 2022 at 10:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3559d8e7-6301-4c5b-a194-e1a690105a7e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3559d8e7-6301-4c5b-a194-e1a690105a7e 12th October 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk Link to eSourcing Portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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