Published date: 9 October 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: 30 October 2023, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Environmental issues consultancy services - 90713000

Location of contract

United Kingdom

Value of contract

£1 to £50,000

Procurement reference

SGA-CAPERM008-15

Published date

9 October 2023

Closing date

30 October 2023

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

17 November 2023

Contract end date

31 March 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

We are seeking a formal assessment of Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace (SANG) capacity provision. Specifically looking at which is the best methodology for calculating the capacity of a new SANG, that already has recreational access. That is looking at what area needs discounting, before provision can be allocated. Before uplift occurs. There are a range of current methodologies, such as the Footprint Ecology or Bracknell Forest models. This piece of work is due to be completed by 31st March 2024.


More information

Attachments

Additional text

To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached.
Your response must be sent to marc.turner@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on the 30th October 2023.

If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to marc.turner@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.


About the buyer

Contact name

Marc Turner

Address

Natural England
Eastleigh House, Upper Market Street
Eastleigh
SO50 9YN
United Kingdom

Telephone

02080267686

Email

marc.turner@naturalengland.org.uk