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Favourable Conservation Status strategies for Brown Long eared, Soprano Pipistrelle and Greater horseshoe bats

NATURAL ENGLAND

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14 Oct 2025 at 13:54

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves Natural England, a central government public authority, which has completed an award for services entitled "Favourable Conservation Status strategies for Brown Long eared, Soprano Pipistrelle and Greater horseshoe bats." The procurement, located in the United Kingdom, falls under the natural resources management or conservation strategy planning services category. The contract was awarded without competition through a direct procurement method, being below the threshold. Notably, the tender stage is marked as complete, with the contract spanning from 29th September 2025 to 25th March 2026, and included a total gross value of £34,454.40. The contract was signed on 19th September 2025, with no further competitive bidding beyond the initial award to the supplier.

This contract provides a significant opportunity for businesses within the ecological and environmental services sector, particularly those specialising in conservation strategies and natural resource management. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like the Bat Conservation Trust, which secured the award, are well-positioned to engage in similar procurement opportunities. Organisations with expertise in utilising available evidence for developing conservation strategies, particularly those relating to specific bat species, possess a competitive advantage. Emphasising collaborations and leveraging specialised knowledge can substantially contribute to business growth within this niche sector.

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Notice Title

Favourable Conservation Status strategies for Brown Long eared, Soprano Pipistrelle and Greater horseshoe bats

Notice Description

Contract to BCT to produce favourable conservation status strategies; Natural England is seeking external support in the collation of the key evidence/production of a strategy draft relating to three bat species in England: Brown long eared bats, Greater horseshoe and Soprano Pipistrelle using the best available evidence.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cc6b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065241-2025
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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90712400 - Natural resources management or conservation strategy planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,712 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
28 Sep 2025 - 25 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
Sireesha Nemana
Contact Email
sireesha.nemana@naturalengland.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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

Notice Documents

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