Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c0d-63ad-70d3-bc54-cd695033714b/visitor-access-study-of-therfield-heath-site-of-special-scientific-interest

awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# Visitor Access Study of Therfield Heath Site of Special Scientific Interest

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Often single bidder

Estimated value

£18,586

Published

13 Jul 2017

Deadline

Closed

2 Aug 2017

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Buyer says suitable for VCSEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice.
- Small contract value

    Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services.
- Open procedure

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## About this tender

The purpose of the project is to:

â&#128;¢ Build up a comprehensive picture of visitor activity across the SSSI

â&#128;¢ Identify where visitor pressure may already be having an adverse effect on wildlife and environment of Therfield Heath

â&#128;¢ Recommend potential measures to resolve issues, enhance access and minimise impacts from visitors.

The study will be made up of two parts:

- Build up a comprehensive picture of visitor activity across Therfield Heath

Using existing data and information held by landowners, site managers and stakeholders; supplemented by data gathered from visitor surveys carried out as part of this contract at Therfield Heath to build up a comprehensive picture of visitor activity across the site including:

â&#128;¢ total numbers of visitors and how the site is used (types of activities undertaken & routes followed)

â&#128;¢ geographical and temporal distribution of visits to the site

â&#128;¢ how visitors value the site

â&#128;¢ sphere of influence of Therfield Heath (distance people travel to visit the site) and method of transport to access the site e.g. walking, car, bike etc.

- Using information gathered in part 1 and any other relevant sources; produce a Visitor Access Report

### This will

- Summarise current visitor usage, behaviours and values of visitors identified in part 1
- Identify where visitor pressure may already be having an adverse effect on wildlife and environment of Therfield Heath and predict likely future impacts.
- Recommend potential measures to resolve issues, enhance access and minimise impacts from visitors.

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## CPV classification

Stakeholders representation services

Source

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