Scope
Reference
SRP117
Description
A nine-month project based within The Lizard NNR concerning Marsh Fritillary metapopulations. The Project Lead will oversee the project. This will involve undertaking Marsh Fritillary surveys and habitat condition assessments at 12 sites within the NNR; producing a habitat management plan for each of our 12 sites in conjunction with the Botanical Advisor; overseeing land management contractors over the winter months 2025/2026 to enact these management plans; harvesting of scabious seed and liaising with a commercial nursery to grow the seed on for future planting out at sites; and writing interim and final project reports.
Total value (estimated)
- £12,650 excluding VAT
- £15,200 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 7 July 2025 to 31 March 2026
- 8 months, 25 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
Contract locations
- UKK - South West (England)
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
24 June 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
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 steve.townsend@naturalengalnd.org.uk by 12 midday on 24 June 2025.
If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to steve.townsend@naturalengland.org.uk by 18 June 2025. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Award criteria
Full details can be found in the RFQ
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
SRP117 Project Lead Request for Quote.doc
RFQ
SRP117 Project Lead Order Form NE Standard Goods & Services Terms.docx
Order Form
NE_Commercial Response basic.docx
Commercial Response
Contracting authority
Natural England
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJDG-6588-XDMM
Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
Contact name: Steve Townsend
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government