CONTRACT NOTICE – NATIONAL

1 Authority Details

1.1

Authority Name and Address

1.2

Address from which documentation may be obtained

1.3

Completed documents must be returned to:

2 Contract Details

2.1

Title

HRA and Habitats Regulations Training & Advice Framework 2022

2.2

Description of the goods or services required

This is a two year Framework (with possibility of extension for a further 2 years) to provide NRW with training and advice on the Habitats Regulations, and in particular Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA), building capacity and enabling NRW to improve quality and consistency, thereby helping NRW to perform better, provide a better service to customers, minimise the risks of successful legal challenge, and robustly protect the Welsh environment. This will be achieved through:

1. Providing training for staff.

2. Providing expert advice on specific issues or casework;

3. Providing expert advice as needed on any changes to the Habitats Regulations and HRA procedures, e.g. as a result of developments in caselaw or as a consequence of changes in UK legislation;

4. Other related work as required, including in the event of legal challenge, providing expert advice and representation if required.

NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=124778

2.3

Notice Coding and Classification

2.4

Total quantity or scope of tender

3 Conditions for Participation

3.1

Minimum standards and qualification required

4 Administrative Information

4.1

Type of Procedure

Single stage

4.2

Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

97173

4.3

Time Limits

4.5

Language or languages in which tenders or requests to participate can be drawn up

4.6

Tender Submission Postbox

5 Other Information

5.1

Additional Information

Deadline for clarification October 3rd 11:00am

(WA Ref:124778)

5.2

Additional Documentation

5.3

Publication date of this notice