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title: "OEP027-02 Further assessing the long term halt in the decline of species abundance - test phase"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05892f"
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# OEP027-02 Further assessing the long term halt in the decline of species abundance - test phase

Buyer: OFFICE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05892f

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## Summary

The Office for Environmental Protection, located in Worcester, has recently completed a procurement process for the project titled "OEP027-02 Further assessing the long-term halt in the decline of species abundance – test phase". This initiative falls under the services category, specifically focusing on environmental services. The tender, identified by the legal basis 2023/54, was procured through a limited method below the threshold of competitive bidding. The project aims to assess methodologies for determining the halt in biodiversity decline towards the 2030 target. The contract, awarded on 15th August 2025 with a completion date set for 23rd January 2026, involves a financial value of £59,412. The James Hutton Institute has been identified as the supplier for this project.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in environmental services, especially those specialising in biodiversity and ecological assessments. Organisations with expertise in data analytics and environmental monitoring could find this tender particularly advantageous, given its focus on assessing species abundance and aligning with the government's Environmental Improvement Plan. As the procurement was conducted through a limited competition approach, businesses capable of delivering niche and specified services would be well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities, fostering growth by leveraging their specialised expertise.

## Notice

The overarching objective of this work is to test methodologies, using the data available, in assessing whether the long term decline in biodiversity has been halted as intended through the target to halt the decline in species abundance by 2030. The outcome of the project will support the OEP's ongoing monitoring and assessment of government's progress with the Environmental Improvement Plan and targets in England.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049239-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Aug 2025 - 23 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £59,412 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OFFICE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION |
| Locality | WORCESTER |
| Post town | Worcester |
| Postcode | WR5 2QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Worcester |
| Electoral ward | Nunnery |
| Westminster constituency | Worcester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE JAMES HUTTON INSTITUTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 15 Aug 2025 at 14:52 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049239-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049239-2025
  15th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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