Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Defra Network eTendering Portal
17 Nobel House
London
SW1P 3JR
Contact
Technical Services Category | Defra Group Commercial
network.procurement@defra.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 12345678
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
Environment
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Natural England Planning Related Advice Professional Services Framework (NE PRAPS)
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 90712000 - Environmental planning
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
This procurement is being carried out by Defra Group Commercial in accordance with the Open Procedure as set out in the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (PCR) on behalf of Natural England and Arm’s Length Bodies.
Natural England is setting up the framework to appoint the services of suppliers, contractors and consultants with relevant skills, experience and expertise in providing expert advice and training on a wide range of planning issues to decision makers and consultees nationally.
Natural England advises on the environmental aspects of sustainable development and engages with the planning system as a statutory consultee for development plans, Environmental Impact Assessments, Strategic Environmental Assessment, Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects and where planning applications are likely to impact upon NE particular interests, including protected habitats, Sites of Special Scientific Interest and designated landscapes.
This framework will mainly cover, but will not be limited, to Sustainable Development (SD) Programme advice planning related requirements.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £4,999,999
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 11
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:
as outlined in documentation
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Natural England Planning Related Advice Professional Services Framework (NE PRAPS)
Lot No
11
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 90712000 - Environmental planning
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
National
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Natural England is setting up the framework to appoint the services of suppliers, contractors and consultants with relevant skills, experience and expertise in providing expert advice and training on a wide range of planning issues to decision makers and consultees nationally.
Natural England advises on the environmental aspects of sustainable development and engages with the planning system as a statutory consultee for development plans, Environmental Impact Assessments, Strategic Environmental Assessment, Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects and where planning applications are likely to impact upon NE particular interests, including protected habitats, Sites of Special Scientific Interest and designated landscapes.
This framework will mainly cover, but will not be limited, to Sustainable Development (SD) Programme advice planning related requirements.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £4,999,999
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
further information in the procurement pack
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
Natural England is setting up the framework to appoint the services of suppliers, contractors and consultants with relevant skills, experience and expertise in providing expert advice and training on a wide range of planning issues to decision makers and consultees nationally.
Natural England advises on the environmental aspects of sustainable development and engages with the planning system as a statutory consultee for development plans, Environmental Impact Assessments, Strategic Environmental Assessment, Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects and where planning applications are likely to impact upon NE particular interests, including protected habitats, Sites of Special Scientific Interest and designated landscapes.
This framework will mainly cover, but will not be limited, to Sustainable Development (SD) Programme advice planning related requirements.
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.1) Information about a particular profession
Execution of the service is reserved to a particular profession
Reference to the relevant law, regulation or administrative provision
Planning Advice Consultancy experience within similar setting and appropriate qualifications
three.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 66
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
11 November 2022
Local time
1:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Tender must be valid until: 11 November 2022
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
11 November 2022
Local time
1:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Defra Group Commercial 17 Smith Square
Nobel House
London
SW1P 3JR
network.procurement@defra.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom