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Professional Contractor to deliver the 2025/6 deer cull

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

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16 Sep 2025 at 13:28

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London, who sought a professional contractor to carry out the 2025/6 deer cull within Epping Forest and Buffer Lands. The contract falls under the services category with an emphasis on forestry services and was awarded under a direct procurement method, specifically 'Below threshold - without competition'. The procurement stage is complete, with the award finalised on the 1st of September 2025, and the contract set to start on the 1st of November 2025, concluding on the 31st of March 2026. The total contract value is £54,502.80, indicating a focus on sustainable environmental services within the UKI43 region.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses engaged in forestry services, specifically in wildlife management and environmental conservation. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Atlex Ltd, which was awarded the contract, are well-suited for these types of contracts due to their specialised expertise in niche areas such as deer culling. The procurement approach demonstrates a market for specialised services that require expertise, precision, and effective resource management, offering growth potential for businesses that can meet these niche demands.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Professional Contractor to deliver the 2025/6 deer cull

Notice Description

Professional Contractor to deliver the 2025/6 deer cull within Epping Forest and Buffer Lands

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059b68
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056989-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

77200000 - Forestry services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£54,502 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
michael.gotthjalpsen@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
020 7606 3030

Buyer Location

Locality
CITY OF LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATLEX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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