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title: "Understanding the need and value of land cover and habitat data"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000774867"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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buyer: "SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE"
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# Understanding the need and value of land cover and habitat data

Buyer: SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000774867

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## Summary

Scottish Natural Heritage, a national agency based in Inverness, UK, has completed a public procurement process under the title "Understanding the need and value of land cover and habitat data". This procurement, classified under the environmental protection category, aimed to assess data needs and identify critical data gaps for future applications. The tender process began on 24th September 2024, with bids closing on 25th October 2024, and culminated with a contract award notification on 22nd November 2024. The completed contract, valued at £65,600, has been awarded to Alma Economics, a London-based SME, and the project delivery falls within the UKM region using an open procedure method.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in environmental data analysis, habitat conservation, and related services. With a focus on evaluating the value of open habitat and landcover data, businesses can showcase their expertise in data analytics and strategic environmental planning. SMEs specialising in these areas stand to gain significantly by contributing to the development of a comprehensive framework for future data applications, which can also enhance their visibility and credibility in the environmental sector.

## Notice

The work undertaken will assess data needs, identify critical data gaps, and understand the value that open data creates across various sectors, developing a comprehensive framework to assess the value of open habitat and landcover data for future applications. The deliverables will include a detailed report, a visually compelling slide deck summarising the findings and recommendations, and a robust framework to evaluate the ongoing value of this data, as per the Statement of Requirements previously issued by NatureScot

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The work undertaken will assess data needs, identify critical data gaps, and understand the value that open data creates across various sectors, developing a comprehensive framework to assess the value of open habitat and landcover data for future applications. The deliverables will include a detailed report, a visually compelling slide deck summarising the findings and recommendations, and a robust framework to evaluate the ongoing value of this data, as per the Statement of Requirements previously issued by NatureScot

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518865 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £65,600 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 8NW |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALMA ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72316000 - Data analysis services
- 79310000 - Market research services
- 79311300 - Survey analysis services

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518865
- 24 Sep 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514812

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP514812&idx=1
  24th September 2024 - SNH Conditions of Contract - Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP514812&idx=2
  24th September 2024 - PP1364 - Statement of Requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP514812&idx=3
  24th September 2024 - PP1364 - Invitation to Tender letter
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP514812&idx=4
  24th September 2024 - PP1364 - Annex A Price Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514812
  Understanding the need and value of land cover and habitat data - To support the development of future strategies for habitat and landcover data, we are developing a work package to engage with current users of these datasets. This contract offers a unique opportunity to assess data needs, identify critical data gaps, and understand the immense value these datasets create across various sectors. The insights generated will shape the future of data provision, ensuring that it meets user needs and emerging land-use policies in a rapidly changing world. The deliverables will include a detailed report, a visually compelling slide deck summarising the findings and recommendations, and a robust framework to evaluate the ongoing value of this data.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518865
  Understanding the need and value of land cover and habitat data - The work undertaken will assess data needs, identify critical data gaps, and understand the value that open data creates across various sectors, developing a comprehensive framework to assess the value of open habitat and landcover data for future applications. The deliverables will include a detailed report, a visually compelling slide deck summarising the findings and recommendations, and a robust framework to evaluate the ongoing value of this data, as per the Statement of Requirements previously issued by NatureScot

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nature.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000774867

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