--- title: "Local Nature Recovery Strategy" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f5b422d9-d35e-4f3b-a92d-ae152b656df6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f5b422d9-d35e-4f3b-a92d-ae152b656df6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f5b422d9-d35e-4f3b-a92d-ae152b656df6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f5b422d9-d35e-4f3b-a92d-ae152b656df6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2024-10-11" --- # Local Nature Recovery Strategy Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f5b422d9-d35e-4f3b-a92d-ae152b656df6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f5b422d9-d35e-4f3b-a92d-ae152b656df6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f5b422d9-d35e-4f3b-a92d-ae152b656df6.json) ## Summary The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has completed the tender process for the "Local Nature Recovery Strategy" project, classified under research consultancy and environmental services. The consultancy contract, valued at £99,504, requires the successful provider to develop an evidence base, recommend nature recovery solutions, and prepare a draft Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) for public consultation. The procurement process used was a competitive quotation approach below the threshold, with key deadlines including the tender period ending 29th May 2024, and the contract running from 11th September 2024 to 31st March 2025. The primary location for service delivery is the West Midlands, UK. This tender presents excellent growth opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy, particularly those experienced in policy development, innovation in nature-based solutions, and stakeholder engagement. SMEs are particularly suitable for this contract, as demonstrated by the awarding of the contract to SLR Consulting Ltd, an SME. Businesses capable of amalgamating spatial data, adapting policies, and communicating effectively with diverse audiences stand to benefit significantly from such contracts, providing both revenue streams and the chance to make a substantial impact on regional environmental strategies. ## Notice The WMCA requires consultancy support from an organisation(s) with significant knowledge and experience in: amalgamating, interpreting, and developing spatially lead evidence and policy around nature recovery and nature-based solutions in urban settings. bringing innovation and ideas to find solutions and making recommendations to multifaceted questions around nature recovery, habitat restoration and connectivity, land use, planning and climate adaptation. interpreting relevant statutory requirements, policy, and delivery advancements at a national level, regional and local level. engaging and communicating to a wide range of audiences, including the general public as well as reflecting the needs of stakeholders at the regional and local level. The LNRS Team will be commissioning some dedicated support to produce communications assets, but the consultant for this contract will be expected to work alongside that. The key deliverables required by the successful consultant for this contract are- 1. Development of evidence base and a state of nature report. 2. First set of recommendations for nature recovery. 3. Long list of priorities and actions. 4. Narrowing down the shortlist and priority actions. 5. Draft version of LNRS prepared for public consultation. 6. Finalise LNRS assets. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ece4e49d-d2ce-4c06-ad3b-92b71a6733c1 | | 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 | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 29 May 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 1 Jul 2024 | | Contract period | 10 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £99,504 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £99,504 | | 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 | WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B19 3SD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Newtown | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SLR CONSULTING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 90700000 - Environmental services ## Release History - 11 Oct 2024 at 14:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ece4e49d-d2ce-4c06-ad3b-92b71a6733c1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ece4e49d-d2ce-4c06-ad3b-92b71a6733c1 11th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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