--- title: "Local Biodiversity Action Plan and Forestry and Woodland Strategy Consultancy" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000701248" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000701248" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000701248.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000701248.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL" published: "2022-07-25" --- # Local Biodiversity Action Plan and Forestry and Woodland Strategy Consultancy Buyer: DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000701248 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000701248) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000701248.json) ## Summary The Dumfries and Galloway Council is planning a tender for a consultancy service aimed at completing a Local Biodiversity Action Plan (LBAP) and reviewing the existing Forestry and Woodlands Strategy. With a total value of £60,000, this procurement is categorised under services and is specifically focused on the regional or local authority sector. Interested parties should note that the future notices for the procurement are expected to be published by 26th August 2022, and the related work will take place in Dumfries and Galloway. This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in environmental consultancy and biodiversity services. Companies engaged in ecological research, forestry management, and sustainability projects will find this procurement especially relevant. The consultancy work will not only contribute to local environmental goals but also allows participating businesses to establish a footprint in regional projects that support climate change mitigation and biodiversity enhancement. ## Notice Dumfries and Galloway council wish to understand the appetite for a consultancy service to complete a Local Biodiversity Action Plan (LBAP) and review and update an existing Forestry and Woodlands Strategy. ### Lot Information Local Biodiversity Action Plan Dumfries and Galloway Council wish to appoint a consultant to undertake an update of the Dumfries and Galloway Local Biodiversity Action Plan: (https://www.dumgal.gov.uk/media/19945/Local-Biodiversity-Action-Plan/pdf/Local_Biodiversity_Action_Plan.pdf?m=636561914667330000) Reflecting the emerging new Scottish Biodiversity Strategy, National Planning Framework 4 and related national and regional contexts, the updated LBAP will help the Council, Biodiversity partners and our communities respond to the dual challenge of biodiversity loss and climate change. Consultants require a demonstrable working knowledge and understanding of the diverse ecosystems of Dumfries and Galloway through proactive involvement in conservation led projects in the region. Forestry and Woodland Strategy Consultancy Dumfries and Galloway Council wish to appoint a consultant to undertake an update of their Forestry and Woodland Strategy, adopted in 2014: (https://www.dumgal.gov.uk/media/17433/Dumfries-and-Galloway-Forestry-and-Woodland-Strategy/pdf/Forestry_and_Woodland_Strategy_April_FINAL1.pdf?m=635908797618200000) Reflecting Scotland's Forestry Strategy 2019-2029, the Forest and Land Management Act (2018) and related national and regional contexts, the updated FWS will provide a framework for guiding forestry and woodland practice within Dumfries and Galloway over the next 10 years. The framework will look to optimise the benefits for the local economy, communities and the environment and support the response to the Council's Climate Emergency Declaration, ensuring the regions natural resources are effectively managed. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL454680 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Jul 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 26 Aug 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £60,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL | | Locality | DUMFRIES | | Post town | Dumfries and Galloway | | Postcode | DG1 2HP | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway | | Local authority | Dumfries and Galloway | | Electoral ward | Nith | | Westminster constituency | Dumfries and Galloway | | Delivery location | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services - 71351200 - Geological and geophysical consultancy services - 71351210 - Geophysical consultancy services - 71351220 - Geological consultancy services - 77231000 - Forestry management services - 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services ## Release History - 25 Jul 2022 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL454680 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL454680 Local Biodiversity Action Plan and Forestry and Woodland Strategy Consultancy - Dumfries and Galloway council wish to understand the appetite for a consultancy service to complete a Local Biodiversity Action Plan (LBAP) and review and update an existing Forestry and Woodlands Strategy. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.dumgal.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000701248 - https://www.dumgal.gov.uk/media/17433/Dumfries-and-Galloway-Forestry-and-Woodland-Strategy/pdf/Forestry_and_Woodland_Strategy_April_FINAL1.pdf?m=635908797618200000 - https://www.dumgal.gov.uk/media/19945/Local-Biodiversity-Action-Plan/pdf/Local_Biodiversity_Action_Plan.pdf?m=636561914667330000 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=701248 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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