Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SPA - Visitor Access Study

Contract summary

Industry

• Environmental issues consultancy services - 90713000

Location of contract

East Midlands

Value of contract

£68,563.20

Procurement reference

18140001388

Published date

16 March 2022

Closing date

16 November 2021

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 December 2021

Contract end date

28 February 2023

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Competitive quotation (below threshold)

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

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Description

The requirement is to undertake a visitor access study within the Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SPA in Northamptonshire which will:
•Assess the current levels of recreation
•Identify sites where visitor pressure may already be having an adverse effect on wildlife and the environment; sites where (if current trends continue) such an adverse effect might be anticipated; and sites where access and visitor facilities could be enhanced, including (potentially) increasing numbers of visitors.
•Produce a set of recommendations to increase the overall range of opportunities people have to visit, enjoy and understand the natural environment in the NIA while also securing the favourable condition of sensitive sites.

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Award information

Awarded date

24 November 2021

Contract start date

1 December 2021

Contract end date

28 February 2023

Total value of contract

£68,563.20

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

Footprint Ecology Limited

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About the buyer

Contact name

Colin Staves

Address

One Angel Square Angel Street
Northampton
NN11ED
England

Telephone

01604 838678

Email

Colin.Staves@westnorthants.gov.uk