Award

CN240228 - Ecology and Surveying Services

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

17 Apr 2025 at 08:19

Award

10 Apr 2025 at 08:03

Tender

21 Jan 2025 at 12:41

Tender

16 Jan 2025 at 11:52

Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council has awarded a contract for Ecology and Surveying Services titled "CN240228 - Ecology and Surveying Services." This procurement falls under the Environmental services industry category (CPV code 90700000) and covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender period ended on 17 February 2025. The contract period starts on 10 April 2025 and ends on 9 April 2026, with an overall budget of £179,000 excluding VAT.

This contract represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in ecological and environmental services, particularly SMEs, to engage in meaningful work within Kent. The services required include identifying and surveying sites for potential animal damage, especially from badgers and other protected species, and conducting remedial tasks in adherence to Natural England's guidelines. Given its call-off nature, the contract can offer varied work depending on specific site needs, making it well-suited for businesses looking to expand their ecological and surveying services portfolio. Companies with expertise in managing wildlife impacts on construction projects will find this tender particularly advantageous.

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Notice Title

CN240228 - Ecology and Surveying Services

Notice Description

The Council is seeking a Supplier to provide ecologist services within Kent. Sites will generally be located within close proximity of the Council's highway asset where potential animal damage is identified. The Supplier will be required to support the Council in identifying any animal damage and conducting the necessary surveys and remedial work to ensure construction works can take place in adherence with Natural England. Additional ecological works and tasks, including those related to other protected species as well as badgers, may also be required as part of this contract. This will be a call off contract where the required services will be ordered if there is a requirement. There is no guarantee of work within this contract. \r \r From the first initial identification of potential animal damage, primarily caused by badgers and other protected species:\r * An ecologist will be contacted, and a meeting will be arranged to assess the site. \r * The ecologist will determine if a full survey is required, which may include a camera trap survey. \r \r The Council requires that the survey and results be delivered as promptly as possible within a four-week period, depending on contractor availability. The number of days to undertake a full survey can be site specific and will be agreed upon in advance. \r \r Due to the reactive nature of the service, the Council is unable to provide an estimated annual spend - however the maximum spend under this contract will be PS179,000 excluding VAT. Works are on a call-off basis as required, budget permitting, so there is no guarantee of work under this contract.\r \r

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-73820a22-7ba5-4bfb-bb11-e87f2422ee96
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fb697a8-a8c6-4744-94f0-8ddd0f520198
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£179,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£179,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
9 Apr 2025 - 9 Apr 2026 6-12 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
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Matthew Head
Contact Email
matthew.head@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOUTH EAST ECOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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