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Conservation Translocation Database for Great Britain - 9338

NATURAL ENGLAND

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12 Jan 2026 at 11:35

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Conservation Translocation Database for Great Britain - 9338" has been facilitated by Natural England, a central government public authority located in London, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the industry category of services, specifically research consultancy services, and pertains to furthering the development of a conservation database. The procurement stage is now complete, with key activity dates from 7th November 2025 to 25th March 2026. The contract was awarded on the 7th of November 2025, with the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology serving as the supplier. This contract was executed through a direct procurement method without competition, as it was below the threshold.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in research and consultancy within the ecological and conservation sectors. Companies in these fields that focus on developing databases and information systems for governmental or conservation purposes might find similar opportunities beneficial for growth. Organisations experienced in handling projects for central government authorities, especially those with a keen insight into ecological data management, could be well-positioned to engage in similar tenders, enabling them to expand their market reach by aligning with public sector needs and contributing to vital environmental projects.

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Notice Title

Conservation Translocation Database for Great Britain - 9338

Notice Description

The ESRT has identified an urgent need for accurate data and information in this space and has previously commissioned the development of a prototype database by the Centre of Ecology and Hydrology. This specification builds on this previous work.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060388
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002203-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
7 Nov 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
Not specified
Contact Email
jeremy.sabel@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

UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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