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Falconry Services For Bird Pest Control

BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

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Award

07 Apr 2026 at 12:34

Award

24 Mar 2026 at 12:16

Award

24 Mar 2026 at 11:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council for the provision of Falconry Services for Bird Pest Control, targeted within the pest-control services industry. This contract, valued at £223,976, was awarded to HF Pest & Bird Environmental Ltd through a direct award due to the urgency and health and safety implications linked with the service. This ensures continuity of pest control services at the Nuffield Household Waste Recycling Centre and BCP Housing sites, based in the UKK24 region. The procurement stage is now complete as of 7th April 2026, with the contract being active from 3rd April 2026 and scheduled to run until 31st March 2029, including an option for extension depending on satisfactory performance.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for SMEs in the pest control sector, particularly those specialising in innovative pest management solutions or possessing unique capabilities in avian control. Small to medium-sized enterprises can strategically position themselves in similar urgent procurement scenarios, leveraging expertise in specific niches like falconry services to secure contracts without open competition. Contracts such as these allow businesses to showcase their specialised skills and potentially engage in long-term partnerships with public authorities, thus promoting business expansion and sustained revenue streams.

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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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06728b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031466-2026
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
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
£223,976 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20263 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
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

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