Published date: 9 January 2025
Last edited date: 11 February 2025
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Contract summary
Industry
Natural resources management or conservation strategy planning services - 90712400
Nature reserve services - 92533000
Location of contract
HG4 3AT
Value of contract
£10,000 to £18,000
Procurement reference
Partnering with Alderman Tom F Spence Charity
Published date
9 January 2025
Closing date
20 February 2025
Closing time
11:59pm
Contract start date
1 April 2025
Contract end date
31 March 2027
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
Ripon City Council (acting as the sole corporate trustee of the Alderman Tom F Spence Charity) invites tenders from experienced and suitably qualified organisations to manage and maintain Quarry Moor Nature Reserve.
The appointed organisation will initially be required to develop a Management and Maintenance Plan for Quarry Moor Nature Reserve. The development of the plan should be done in close collaboration with Natural England to ensure compliance with all relevant environmental regulations, including the requirements for SSSI.
Once the Management and Maintenance Plan is approved, the organisation will begin implementing the identified maintenance activities and conservation tasks. The following tasks are an example of the core responsibilities and activities that the appointed organisation will be expected to undertake as part of the management and maintenance of Quarry Moor:
• Maintain the magnesian limestone grassland by removing scrub
• Maintain populations of key species - thistle broomrape, bee orchids, and autumn gentians
• Keep the geological exposure clear of vegetation
• Take all opportunities to enhance biodiversity by appropriate management.
• Ensure compliance with Natural England requirements for SSSI designations.
The appointed contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary tools, equipment and resources required for site management and maintenance.
The initial contract will be for a period of two years, with a break clause after the 12 months, allowing the possibility of review or termination depending on the contractor's performance or changes in the Charity's requirements.
Please read the instructions and return the following documents:
• Signed Tender Response with detailed proposal outlining your approach to the management and maintenance of Quarry Moor;
• Evidence of experience managing nature reserves, including SSSIs or similar protected areas and references from two similar projects. This should include the scope of the projects, the outcomes achieved, and your role in their delivery;
• CVs of key personnel, demonstrating relevant qualifications and expertise;
• Signed financial proposal, including a breakdown of fees and any additional funding strategies;
• Signed Certificate of canvassing and non- collusive tendering (see appendix 2).
More information
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The deadline to respond has been extended to Thursday 20th February 2025.
How to apply
Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.
About the buyer
Contact name
Paula Benson
Address
Town Hall
RIPON
HG41DD
England
Telephone
01765604097
Website
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Closing: 20 February 2025, 11:59pm