Scope
Description
This project benefits urban Leicester, one of Britain's most diverse cities providing opportunities to learn more about how Natural Flood management (NFM) measures operate within the constraints of heavily modified river systems. The re-naturalisation of channels and new wetland creation is interpreted with existing retention features which cannot be easily returned to a more natural state. It provides a chance to soften the landscape and connect our diverse people to the urban water courses through engagement and citizen science.
A successful joint bid with the Trent Rivers trust was submitted to the Environment Agency for the Leicester Urban NFM project to be included in the Natural Flood Management Programme.
Contract 1. FEW1537 - Leicester Urban NFM project
Supplier
Contract value
- £442,506 excluding VAT
- £531,007.20 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
1 September 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 September 2025 to 1 September 2027
- Possible extension to 1 September 2028
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
Initial period of 24 months with 12 months extension
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
Contract locations
- UKF21 - Leicester
Participation
Particular suitability
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - intellectual property or exclusive rights
Services/Works which are available only as proprietary or patented articles; Services or Works from one Contractor for which there is no reasonably satisfactory alternative
Supplier
The Trent Rivers Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZLQ-9493-QWVV
2nd Floor, Middle Mill Darley Abbey Mills
Derby
DE221DZ
United Kingdom
Region: UKF11 - Derby
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Contract 1. FEW1537 - Leicester Urban NFM project
Contracting authority
Leicester City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXRT-5737-VBQD
City Hall
Leicester
LE1 1FZ
United Kingdom
Email: Procurement@leicester.gov.uk
Website: https://www.leicester.gov.uk
Region: UKF21 - Leicester
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government