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Development options for improvement of monitoring system used for Bat Protection

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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22 Dec 2021 at 10:50

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12 Nov 2021 at 14:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The Defra Network eTendering Portal has awarded a contract titled "Development options for improvement of monitoring system used for Bat Protection." This procurement falls under the environmental services category, with a budget of £30,000. The contract period spans from 20 December 2021 to 31 March 2022, after a tender period that concluded on 10 December 2021. The focus is on enhancing the monitoring system relevant to bat regulation in the United Kingdom, addressing issues crucial to effective bat conservation.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in environmental consultancy, particularly those with expertise in regulatory frameworks and systems improvement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to participate, leveraging their innovative solutions to develop options for a more effective bat monitoring system, which has been identified as a top priority by experts in the field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Development options for improvement of monitoring system used for Bat Protection

Notice Description

1.Introduction 1.1.Natural England estimated in 2018 that the regulatory system in place for bats had a cost in the region of PS75 million per annum, excluding work associated with protected sites. In terms of cost, 'bat regulation' is likely to be very much the largest measure in place in England for bat conservation. Thus, it is important for bat conservation that it delivers the greatest benefit practicable. 1.2 Derogations from regulatory prohibitions are provided by a licensing system. This contract will be used to develop options for one aspect of the licensing system where improved functionality has been identified as necessary, that is, monitoring. 1.3 A good monitoring system is fundamental to making regulation effective. Monitoring should ensure that the effectiveness of the regulatory system, and the species protection measures that it requires, are well understood and that this understanding can be fed back to improve the system. The Bat Expert Panel has in recent years identified improvement to the monitoring system as the highest priority in bat regulation. A recent contract undertaken for Natural England consulted expert stakeholders (listed in Appendix E) on how the system of outcome monitoring in licensing could be improved. This report has helped to identify priority issues (contained in tender) 2.Development of options for improvement of the monitoring system 2.1.The contractor is required to test with stakeholders the list of issues identified in the tender specification and adjust it if necessary to ensure it is understood and supported as far as practicable by a consensus of stakeholders. 2.2.Once this has been completed the contractor is asked to develop with stakeholder input at least three options for how the issues can be resolved. One of these options should be the current system with the minimum change required to resolve the issues. The other options may be more radically different (see specification for detail)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-76e8dd43-b7b2-4d9a-a841-5403630ae126
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfea3064-bf17-4412-86e4-f57879cb7f94
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,840 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
20 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 1-6 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
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
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

BAT CONSERVATION TRUST

Further Information

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