FAQ

• How does the auction work?
  • The auction allows landowners in the Wortley catchment to bid for funding to construct and maintain one, or multiple, Natural Flood Management (NFM) measures on their land.
  • To do this, the user can bid for an amount of funding for the bundle of measures they wish to implement. The tool will indicate whether their bid is 'selected', which means that it currently qualifies for funding. This, however, can change if other users submit lower bids (i.e. will implement measures for less money). If a user's bid changes from 'selected' to 'unselected', they will be notified via email, and they can then lower their bid if they wish to do so.
• How will I know if my bid is successful?
  • When you place a bid, you will be able to see whether it's currently selected for funding. You will be emailed if you have been outbid and then have the option of re-entering a lower bid. Once the auction has closed, you will receive a further email confirming whether or not your bid was successful.
• Can I change my bid once I've submitted it?
  • Yes, you can change the bid price and bid location, length and area at any time up until the end of the auction. You can also delete your measure at any time up until the end of the auction.
• What am I bidding for?
  • You are bidding for funding from the West Yorkshire Combined Authority to construct or install an NFM measure on your land.
  • You will need to maintain or continue agreed works for a minimum of three years after implementation, so you should account for this in your bid.
• How can I ensure that my measure meets standards?
  • After the auction closes, if your bid has been successful, you will be contacted by a Yorkshire Wildlife Trust Adviser to discuss how your chosen measures will work best on your land, and they can also make a follow-up site visit to ensure that the measure has been implemented correctly.
• When and how will I be paid for implementing the measures?
  • An initial payment of 50% will be made to qualifying landowners, following a review of their bid. The remaining 50% of the payment will be made once the outlined work has been completed. The landowner has until 31st December 2026 to compete their proposed works.
• Who can I contact if I have a problem?
  • If you have a problem using the online auction tool, please contact Elliot.baxendale@ywt.org.uk.