Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cff-4107-706f-9c50-4c308eb8fab6/partnering-with-alderman-tom-f-spence-charity closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Partnering with Alderman Tom F Spence Charity [Ripon City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ripon-city-council) Estimated value £10,000 to £18,000 Published 9 Jan 2025 Deadline Closed 20 Feb 2025 ## 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 Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Ripon City Council (acting as the sole corporate trustee of the Alderman Tom F Spence Charity) invites tenders from experienced and suitably qualified organisations to manage and maintain Quarry Moor Nature Reserve. The appointed organisation will initially be required to develop a Management and Maintenance Plan for Quarry Moor Nature Reserve. The development of the plan should be done in close collaboration with Natural England to ensure compliance with all relevant environmental regulations, including the requirements for SSSI. Once the Management and Maintenance Plan is approved, the organisation will begin implementing the identified maintenance activities and conservation tasks. The following tasks are an example of the core responsibilities and activities that the appointed organisation will be expected to undertake as part of the management and maintenance of Quarry Moor: • Maintain the magnesian limestone grassland by removing scrub • Maintain populations of key species - thistle broomrape, bee orchids, and autumn gentians • Keep the geological exposure clear of vegetation • Take all opportunities to enhance biodiversity by appropriate management. • Ensure compliance with Natural England requirements for SSSI designations. The appointed contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary tools, equipment and resources required for site management and maintenance. The initial contract will be for a period of two years, with a break clause after the 12 months, allowing the possibility of review or termination depending on the contractor's performance or changes in the Charity's requirements. Please read the instructions and return the following documents: • Signed Tender Response with detailed proposal outlining your approach to the management and maintenance of Quarry Moor; • Evidence of experience managing nature reserves, including SSSIs or similar protected areas and references from two similar projects. This should include the scope of the projects, the outcomes achieved, and your role in their delivery; • CVs of key personnel, demonstrating relevant qualifications and expertise; • Signed financial proposal, including a breakdown of fees and any additional funding strategies; • Signed Certificate of canvassing and non- collusive tendering (see appendix 2). Additional information: The deadline to respond has been extended to Thursday 20th February 2025. Read full description ## CPV classification Natural resources management or conservation strategy planning services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/26641561-4d01-43fe-b09c-76f924d29982) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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