Buyer	Natural England — not a council we hold
Supplier	GROUNDWORK NORTH EAST

This research & development project is a partnership project between Stockton Borough Council, Hartlepool Borough Council and Natural England. We want to commission consultants to research and examine the multi-functional benefits of the Tees Estuary section of the King Charles III England Coast Path; using the Green Infrastructure Framework to investigate the opportunity to significantly develop and enhance key route sections. The research will achieve aims that 1) identify capital improvements that facilitate connecting people to nature, 2) investigate & advise on the potential to increase safe cycling routes, 3) consider non-capital interventions that might encourage use and enjoyment of the route, 4) how improvements to this section of the England Coast Path can a) contribute to improved ecosystems services - joining up key sites of nature and estuary landscape to improve habitat connectivity and species mobility, and b) Improve air quality through reduction in carbon loads. Additional information: 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 vicky.ward@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on 31/01/24. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to vicky.ward@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.

Runs	14 Feb 2024 to 31 Mar 2024
OCID	ocds-b5fd17-438f6b95-404c-4c74-9274-45551184b6ee
Notice	Read it on Contracts Finder

Figures are as published An award value in OCDS may be a framework ceiling rather than a sum anyone expects to spend, so a large figure here is not evidence of a large purchase.