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title: "Natural England Planning Related Advice Professional Services Framework (NE PRAPS)"
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# Natural England Planning Related Advice Professional Services Framework (NE PRAPS)

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/natural-england-planning-related-advice-professional-services-framework-ne-praps-ocds-h6vhtk-037504). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Defra Network eTendering Portal: "Natural England Planning Related Advice Professional Services Framework (NE PRAPS)". Published status: active. Framework Ceiling: £4,999,999. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 11 Nov 2022, 13:00 GMT. Published submission portal: defra.bravosolution.co.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Defra Network eTendering Portal](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/defra-network-etendering-portal-GB-FTS-99321)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £4,999,999 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 11 November 2022 at 13:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Environmental planning
- **Delivery Location:** UK
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/natural-england-planning-related-advice-professional-services-framework-ne-praps-ocds-h6vhtk-037504#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-037504`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/natural-england-planning-related-advice-professional-services-framework-ne-praps-ocds-h6vhtk-037504#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [defra.bravosolution.co.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdefra.bravosolution.co.uk%2Fweb%2Flogin.html)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/natural-england-planning-related-advice-professional-services-framework-ne-praps-ocds-h6vhtk-037504#participate

## 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.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 11: Natural England Planning Related Advice Professional Services Framework (NE PRAPS)
- **Lot id:** `11`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 90712000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £4,999,999
- **Description:** 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...

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F028677-2022)
- **Last Source Update:** 2022-10-12T11:14:51.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-28T16:31:52.037Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-037504