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title: "Provision of an Ecological Data Centre"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059509"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# Provision of an Ecological Data Centre

Buyer: THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059509

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Provision of an Ecological Data Centre" was conducted by The North Yorkshire Council, a sub-central government public authority. The contract was awarded to the Yorkshire & Humber Ecological Data Trust, trading as the North and East Yorkshire Ecological Data Centre. This procurement, completed on 6th October 2025, falls under the services category specifically related to environmental information systems. The procurement method used was a direct award due to the supplier holding exclusive rights and intellectual property essential to the contract, with no reasonable alternatives available. The contract covers the delivery of crucial ecological data and GIS support across North Yorkshire, aligning with statutory duties such as supporting the Local Plan and the Environmental Information Regulations. The contract spans from 6th October 2025 to 5th October 2029, with an optional 12-month extension, and has a gross value of £454,350.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental data management, particularly those with expertise in GIS and ecological information systems. Although awarded directly due to unique supplier qualifications, it exemplifies the potential for businesses in the ecology and environmental information sector to secure future contracts by enhancing their capabilities and intellectual property positions. Firms adept at managing and disseminating extensive ecological data, especially in compliance with National Biodiversity Network standards, would be well-suited to compete should similar opportunities arise. These contracts contribute to growth by ensuring continued service demand, providing strategic links between local planning authorities, data collectors, and the private sector for ecological assessments.

## Notice

North Yorkshire Council requires access to accurate contemporary ecological data and GIS support to assist in delivering the following statutory and legislative duties: Production of a new Local Plan; Provision of ecological support to planning applications, Duties related to the Environmental Information Regulations; Duties related to the Environmental Act 2021; Maintenance of accurate data in relation to Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINCs); Compiling the Single Data List.

### Procurement Information

Section 41 - Direct Award in Special Cases. The following justification applies. Schedule 5, Paragraph 5, Single Suppliers: The following conditions are met in relation to the public contract: (a)due to a particular supplier having intellectual property rights or other exclusive rights, only that supplier can supply the goods, services or works required, and (b)there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073033-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Oct 2025 - 5 Oct 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £378,625 |
| Contracts value | £378,625 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHALLERTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL7 8AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE22 North Yorkshire |
| Local authority | North Yorkshire |
| Electoral ward | Romanby |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond and Northallerton |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | YORKSHIRE & HUMBER ECOLOGICAL DATA TRUST (T/A NORTH AND EAST YORKSHIRE ECOLOGICAL DATA CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90714100 - Environmental information systems

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2025 at 09:53 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073033-2025
- 5 Sep 2025 at 13:19 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054319-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073033-2025
  12th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054319-2025
  5th September 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.neyedc.org.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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