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title: "Ecological Advice"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-034e84"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DERBY CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-07-05"
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# Ecological Advice

Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-034e84

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## Summary

The Derby City Council is seeking ecological advice through a tender titled "Ecological Advice" within the environmental services industry. This procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract actively awarded to Derbyshire Wildlife Trust Limited. The services will impact Local Wildlife Sites and require consultation in relation to planning applications and Local Plan allocations. The contract, initiated on 5th July 2022, is set for an initial term of 18 months and may be extended for up to 42 additional months, with a total estimated value of £136,500.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in ecological consultancy and environmental services, particularly those focused on biodiversity and planning assistance. Companies that possess expertise in assessing biodiversity metrics and have the ability to navigate environmental legislation will be well-suited to engage with the council's requirements. Given the specific intellectual property pertaining to the Derbyshire Biological Records Centre, the competition is limited, creating a unique niche for businesses with relevant qualifications in this public procurement process.

## Notice

The Council requires ecological advice with respect to Local Wildlife Sites subject to planning applications, Local Plan allocations or other development proposals. This includes: * the assessment and analysis of potential impacts and advice and/or recommendations as to possible alternatives or mitigation. * work associated with Local Plan Examinations and planning inquiries, i.e. the preparation of supporting evidence, meetings and the appearance at the examination or inquiry if required or the provision of written evidence if required. * the assessment of all biodiversity metrics submitted by applicants prior to Biodiversity Net Gain becoming mandatory in November 2023. The Council also requires the maintenance of the existing Wildlife Sites System (the Derbyshire Biological Records Centre) used county-wide.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council intends to enter into an agreement with Derbyshire Wildlife Trust Limited (DWTL) for ongoing ecological advice and the maintenance of the existing Wildlife Sites System (the Derbyshire Biological Records Centre) used county-wide. The negotiated procedure without prior publication is being used and is justified under Regulation 32(2)(b) (iii) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 for the award of a public services contract. The services can only be carried out by the particular economic operator for the following reasons: 32(2)(b)(iii) the protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights . Competition is absent as intellectual property in the Derbyshire Biological Records Centre is owned by DWTL. The contract is for an initial term of 18 months with the option to extend by a further period or periods of up to 42 Months. The contract value provided is based on the full 5 years Additional information: The Council will be observing a 10 day standstill period from the publication of this notice.

Options: There is an option to extend by a further period or periods of up to 42 Months.

### Procurement Information

The negotiated procedure without prior publication is being used and is justified under Regulation 32(2)(b) (iii) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 for the award of a public services contract. The services can only be carried out by the particular economic operator for the following reasons: (iii) the protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights. Competition is absent as intellectual property in the Derbyshire Biological Records Centre is owned by Derbyshire Wildlife Trust Limited.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018396-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £136,500 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DERBY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 2FS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby South |
| Delivery location | TLF11 Derby |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DERBYSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services
- 90712100 - Urban environmental development planning

## Release History

- 5 Jul 2022 at 15:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018396-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.eastmidstenders.org
- https://www.derby.gov.uk

## Provenance

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