Natural England has gone out to tender with a framework contract for Planning Related Advice Professional Services with a potential estimated value of around £5 million.

The Government’s adviser for the natural environment in England is re-running the tender process for Lot 8 of its Planning Related Advice Professional Services Framework following insufficient bids during the original Framework tendering in January 2023.

Natural England is now re-running the procurement process with a view to appointing up to six suppliers to  to deliver range of planning advice services for Lot 8 which covers soils, and best and most versatile agricultural land, minerals, and waste.   

The Government Agency is looking for suppliers with relevant skills, experience, and expertise in providing expert advice and training on a wide range of planning issues to decision makers and consultees.

Explaining that the framework, by nature, does not offer any commitment, Natural England says the maximum value of the Framework threshold is currently set at £4,999,999 and is strictly dependent on the quantity related to NE requirements through the Framework lifecycle.

The Framework agreement started on 1 July 2023 and is due to end on 31 March 2026.

Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate is 13 October 2023 - click here to access the tender documentation,