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RDE781 Supporting South-West Seabird Colonies

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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04 Mar 2025 at 11:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has awarded a contract titled "RDE781 Supporting South-West Seabird Colonies" under the industry category of Research and Development Consultancy Services (CPV code: 73200000). This procurement relates to identifying compensatory measures for the impact of offshore wind development on seabirds, particularly auks and great black-backed gulls, and addresses recreational disturbance impacts in south-west England. The procurement process was selective, conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract award, valued at £16,960.50, was made on 28 February 2025, with the contract running from 25 February 2025 to 30 March 2025. Relevant locations include British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The buying organisation's office is located at 17 Smith Square, London, SW1P 3JR.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental consulting and research, particularly those with expertise in ornithology and offshore wind impact assessments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the specific focus on regional ecological issues and mitigative strategies. Howell Marine Consulting, an SME, was the successful supplier, demonstrating the suitability of smaller organisations for such contracts. Businesses in this sector can leverage this opportunity to enhance their portfolios and establish partnerships with government agencies like DEFRA, bolstering their reputation and potentially securing further contracts in environmental research and consultancy.

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Notice Title

RDE781 Supporting South-West Seabird Colonies

Notice Description

This project is scoping a opportunities in south-west England to provide compensatory measures for offshore wind development impacts on seabirds, with a particular focus on auks and great black-backed gull, and recreational disturbance impacts.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-25c45b99-1756-4565-8256-67383303870d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd724f34-aaee-44fb-93f0-48f3b87e223f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,960 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,960 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
25 Feb 2025 - 30 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOWELL MARINE CONSULTING

Further Information

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