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title: "Natural England Planning Related Advice Professional Services Framework (NE PRAPS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-037504"
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# Natural England Planning Related Advice Professional Services Framework (NE PRAPS)

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-037504

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the Natural England Planning Related Advice Professional Services Framework (NE PRAPS) is being conducted by Defra Group Commercial on behalf of Natural England and Arm’s Length Bodies. The framework aims to appoint suppliers, contractors, and consultants to provide expert advice and training on planning issues nationally, particularly related to sustainable development and environmental aspects. The total contract value is £4,999,999 GBP, with a tender deadline of November 11th, 2022. The procurement method is an Open Procedure, and the submission can be made electronically or in writing.

This opportunity is suitable for businesses with expertise in planning advice consultancy, sustainable development, and environmental planning. Businesses with experience in providing services to statutory consultees, engaging with the planning system, and advising on protected habitats and designated landscapes would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The selection criteria focus on expertise, experience, and qualifications in planning-related requirements. The tender process allows for a maximum of 66 participants in the framework agreement, creating opportunities for qualified businesses to secure contracts with Natural England and related bodies.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Natural England Planning Related Advice Professional Services Framework (NE PRAPS)

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: further information in the procurement pack

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028677-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,999,999 |
| Lots value | £4,999,999 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90712000 - Environmental planning

## Release History

- 12 Oct 2022 at 11:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028677-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html

## Provenance

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