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Falconry Services For Bird Pest Control

BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

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24 Mar 2026 at 12:16

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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24 Mar 2026 at 11:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for falconry services for bird pest control at Nuffield Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) and BCP Housing sites is managed by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council. The contract, identified as DN810367, employs a direct award method due to extreme and unavoidable urgency, ensuring continuity of service from 1st April 2026. This decision is compliant under the Procurement Act Chapter 3 Section 41, part 5D & paragraph 13 & 14 of Schedule 5. The supplier, HF Pest & Bird Environmental Ltd, has been awarded the contract valued at £223,976 (gross: £268,771). The procurement stage is complete, with the contract period starting on 1st April 2026 and ending on 31st March 2029, with an option for a 12-month extension depending on performance. The industry category is pest-control services, with operations in the UKK24 region in the United Kingdom.

This tender provides a strategic opportunity for businesses in pest-control services, particularly those with expertise in falconry, to engage with public authorities and secure long-term collaborative projects. SMEs specialising in innovative and effective pest management solutions, both locally within the region and with capabilities to meet urgent demands, will find this contract particularly beneficial for business growth. The direct award method may favour businesses with established relationships and extensive experience in large-scale environmental services, positioning them well to respond swiftly to such urgent needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Falconry Services For Bird Pest Control

Notice Description

Falcon handling services to reduce pest associated risks at Nuffield Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) and BCP Housing sites.

Procurement Information

Compliant award was in place under DN798419 to begin 1st Apr. During contract mobilisation period supplier has indicated in writing they cannot now resource the work. Therefore, a direct award without competition is required to ensure continuity of service from 1st April. This is required due to health & safety - The service is pest control This is deemed compliant under the Procurement Act under Chapter 3 Section 41, part 5D & paragraph 13 & 14 of Schedule 5 (extreme & unavoidable urgency)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06728b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026755-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90922000 - Pest-control services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£223,976 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOURNEMOUTH
Postcode
BH2 6DY
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HF PEST & BIRD ENVIRONMENTAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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