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Upland Breeding Bird surveys - South Pennine Moors SSSI

NATURAL ENGLAND

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14 May 2026 at 16:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Upland Breeding Bird surveys - South Pennine Moors SSSI" was initiated by Natural England, a public body operating from London, England. This contract, classified under the industry category of "Survey services" (CPV code 79311000), focuses on conducting breeding bird surveys across the South Pennine Moors SSSI. The procurement, executed through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, has reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded to The Environment Partnership (TEP) Limited. The contract encompasses a period from 20 April 2026 to 2 November 2026, with a total value of £125,019.43.

This procurement offers opportunities for businesses involved in ecological and environmental survey services, particularly those that specialise in avian surveys within upland and moorland environments. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage due to the procurement's suitability for these types of organisations. Businesses capable of delivering specialised survey services, especially in regions like Yorkshire and the Humber, stand to benefit significantly from such contracts, leveraging their expertise to support the monitoring and evaluation framework initiated by Natural England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Upland Breeding Bird surveys - South Pennine Moors SSSI

Notice Description

Call-off under SSSI Monitoring and Evaluation Framework, to determine and describe and quality of: * Assemblages of breeding birds - Upland moorland and grassland with water bodies * Aggregation of breeding birds - Golden Plover * Aggregation of breeding birds - Curlew * Aggregation of breeding birds - Merlin * Aggregation of breeding birds - Twite * at the following sites: * South Pennine Moors SSSI

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-684d201d-fc07-4e37-9fe3-2f9eb2e66066
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78936b48-26f7-4fde-a90a-5c53ce10a72a
Current Stage
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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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79311000 - Survey services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,019 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£125,019 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 2 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE ENVIRONMENT PARTNERSHIP (TEP

Further Information

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