Published date: 16 August 2023

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 13 September 2023, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73000000

  • Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services - 77000000

Location of contract

South East

Value of contract

£70,000 to £100,000

Procurement reference

NFNPA - 0052

Published date

16 August 2023

Closing date

13 September 2023

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

3 October 2023

Contract end date

30 September 2024

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

The New Forest National Park Authority (NFNPA or 'the Authority'), on behalf of the Forest Farming Group (FFG), is seeking a consultant and/or individual to work with the group members to prepare a PA2 Feasibility Study ("the Study") to aid a possible Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier application.
The purpose of the Study is to identify appropriate management principles for the Study Area in order to deliver the FFG's objectives and to explore how the management principles can be supported through DEFRA's Environmental Land Management Schemes (ELMS).
The PA2 should be completed by 30th September 2024, unless the FFG agrees to an extension. Regular updates including a written monthly progress report will be provided to the FFG throughout the study period.

Apply via the New Forest National Park Authority In-Tend site (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/newforestnpa/aspx/Home) or using the details in the document attached.

More information

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About the buyer

Contact name

Nigel Stone

Address

Town Hall,Avenue Road
LYMINGTON
SO419ZG
England

Telephone

01590 646655

Email

tender@newforestnpa.gov.uk