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title: "mNCEA 3.3 Commercial Shellfish and Bird Resource Modelling - Taw Torridge Estuary"
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# mNCEA 3.3 Commercial Shellfish and Bird Resource Modelling - Taw Torridge Estuary

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f6f35481-e875-407f-ae62-48c07f0c270c

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## Summary

Natural England has concluded the procurement process for the project titled "mNCEA 3.3 Commercial Shellfish and Bird Resource Modelling - Taw Torridge Estuary". This contract falls under the industry category of Research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV code: 73000000). The contract, valued at £30,475 GBP, involves work commencing on 16th October 2024 and concluding on 31st March 2025, covering services to be delivered within the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted via a direct single tender action method, and the award was published on 20th December 2024. The key contact for this project is Ian Goodchild at Natural England, based in York, England.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specializing in research and development, particularly those experienced in environmental and ecological consultancy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially well-suited for this contract, given the specified procurement suitability criteria. The awarded supplier, Bournemouth University Higher Education Corporation, showcases a partnership model where academic institutions can leverage their expertise in environmental sciences to secure public sector contracts, thereby expanding their portfolio and demonstrating their impact in applied research projects.

## Notice

mNCEA 3.3 Commercial Shellfish and Bird Resource Modelling - Taw Torridge Estuary

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da327fd1-9c9c-4adb-914d-296adb30139e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 15 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,475 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,475 |
| 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 | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO1 7PX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Guildhall |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY HIGHER EDUCATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2024 at 08:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da327fd1-9c9c-4adb-914d-296adb30139e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da327fd1-9c9c-4adb-914d-296adb30139e
  20th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6925a5c1-9510-42f0-bfaa-cec2831f39e3
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/5515a28e-fc8c-4de5-8501-144ab0ddd8bb

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