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Deer population survey - New Forest Deer Management Group North

NATURAL ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

28 Jan 2026 at 12:56

TenderUpdate

06 Jan 2026 at 07:21

TenderUpdate

02 Jan 2026 at 14:13

Tender

02 Jan 2026 at 14:06

Summary of the contracting process

Natural England, a central government public authority, has recently completed the procurement process for a deer population survey across the New Forest (North) Deer Management Group area. The contracting process was conducted using an open procurement method, below the threshold, which encourages broad competition. The formal award was made to DIGITAL FAUNA LIMITED, a small to medium enterprise, on 16th January 2026, with activities scheduled throughout February 2026. The total contract value was £29,018, with an overall budget scope reaching up to £40,000. The survey forms part of the surveying services industry and will be carried out in the United Kingdom, specifically targeting the UKK region.

This tender presents substantial business growth potential, particularly for SMEs specialising in environmental surveying and analysis services. Given its open competition nature and below-threshold classification, similar enterprises can leverage these opportunities to demonstrate expertise, expand their portfolio in governmental contracts, and potentially secure ongoing work in ecological assessments and wildlife management. As governmental requirements for environmental monitoring increase, companies like DIGITAL FAUNA LIMITED are well-positioned to benefit from their existing industry experience and adroitness in public sector procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Deer population survey - New Forest Deer Management Group North

Notice Description

See RFQ for full details - Survey of deer population across the New Forest (North) Deer Management Group Area. To be undertaken during February 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fec9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007584-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71355000 - Surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,018 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 28 Feb 2026 30 days
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
Stuart Hales
Contact Email
stuart.hales@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
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIGITAL FAUNA

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