# Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SPA - Visitor Access Study

> Contract award record from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [West Northamptonshire Council](/buyers/west-northamptonshire-council/contract-awards)
- Contract winner: Footprint Ecology Limited
- Award value: £68,563
- Tender value: £68,563
- Award date: 24 November 2021
- Published: 16 March 2022
- Contract start: 1 December 2021
- Contract end: 28 February 2023
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: dc3e331f-d8e2-4690-bd5e-7b4b45f1b6c6-518731
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8421acb0-f2a9-46a0-9a1b-c74777012b35

## Description

The requirement is to undertake a visitor access study within the Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SPA in Northamptonshire which will: •Assess the current levels of recreation •Identify sites where visitor pressure may already be having an adverse effect on wildlife and the environment; sites where \(if current trends continue\) such an adverse effect might be anticipated; and sites where access and visitor facilities could be enhanced, including \(potentially\) increasing numbers of visitors\. •Produce a set of recommendations to increase the overall range of opportunities people have to visit, enjoy and understand the natural environment in the NIA while also securing the favourable condition of sensitive sites\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc3e331f-d8e2-4690-bd5e-7b4b45f1b6c6-518731)