Tender

National Wildlife Management DPS

FORESTRY ENGLAND (FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE FORESTRY COMMISSION)

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29 Sep 2025 at 14:31

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21 Oct 2024 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

Forestry England, on behalf of the Forestry Commission, has initiated a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) titled "National Wildlife Management DPS" focusing on services incidental to forestry. This tender, currently in the update stage as of 29th September 2025, involves wildlife management services across England, with opportunities divided into two Lots for Large and Small Species. The procurement follows a restricted procedure, with electronic submission via the provided portal. The initial release was on 21st October 2024, with the tender phase open until 20th November 2024. The procurement is valued at GBP 750,000 and covers forestry management services under CPV code 77231000, offering opportunities for nationwide involvement.

This DPS presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) keen on servicing a national contract. Given the nature of the tender, businesses with expertise in wildlife and forestry management services stand to benefit significantly. The division into Lots ensures a broad range of firms can participate, fostering competitiveness and diversification in bidding for specific services. The contract's alignment with GPA and the involvement in a large-scale, government-backed project further provides firms with the chance to establish or expand their presence in the environmental management sector. The structuring of the DPS with framework agreements enhances access for a large number of suppliers, contributing to business development and diversification opportunities.

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Notice Title

National Wildlife Management DPS

Notice Description

Forestry England are opening a DPS for Wildlife Management across England. The DPS is divided into separate Lots for Large Species (Lot 1) and Small Species (Lot 2). When mini-competitions are published, all suppliers on the DPS will be invited to bid regardless of the Lot the mini-competition falls under.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Forestry England are opening a DPS for Wildlife Management services across the whole of England Full details of the requirements can be found in the documentation provided Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/respond/7PR6C5G7ER

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04afc5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060590-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic, Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services


CPV Codes

77230000 - Services incidental to forestry

77231000 - Forestry management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY ENGLAND (FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE FORESTRY COMMISSION)
Contact Name
Sam Harris
Contact Email
sam.harris@forestryengland.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000674000

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1EJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

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