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CN240228 - Ecology and Surveying Services

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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17 Apr 2025 at 09:05

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17 Apr 2025 at 08:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Kent County Council, sought an ecologist to provide surveying services within Kent. The tender titled "CN240228 - Ecology and Surveying Services" falls under the environmental services category (CPV: 90700000) and targeted services needed near the Council’s highway assets where potential animal damage may have been identified. The procurement followed an open procedure and had a contract period from 10 April 2025 to 9 April 2027. The awarded contract, valued at £179,000, was announced on 4 April 2025, with the details published on 17 April 2025. The service areas covered include various regions across the UK: North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in ecological studies and environmental services. Organisations with expertise in identifying and addressing animal damage, conducting ecological surveys, and performing remedial work in adherence to regulations, such as those of Natural England, will find this contract beneficial. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in handling varying ecological tasks, including surveys related to protected species like badgers, are particularly well-suited for this tender. The call-off nature of the contract allows for flexible engagement based on specific needs, providing stable, albeit variable, work over the contract period, fostering business growth and expansion within the environmental services industry.

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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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dba81fb-f774-49d7-a0bd-147ec3d20341
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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 2028 3-4 years
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
+44 3000412953

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), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOUTH EAST ECOLOGY

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