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SD-100-C Dorset Environmental Records Centre - Purchase of access to bat records

NATURAL ENGLAND

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21 May 2026 at 14:02

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process is conducted by Natural England, a public authority operating under central government. The contract, titled "SD-100-C Dorset Environmental Records Centre - Purchase of access to bat records," involves the purchase of a data licence granting access to bat records. The process, initiated through a direct procurement method below threshold and without competition, reached the award stage with a contract commencing on 30th March 2026 and concluding a day later. The value of the contract is set at £15,500, excluding VAT, and involves services delineated under the industry category of data supply services. Located in the UK region, both the procuring entity, DEFRA, and the supplier, The Dorset Environmental Records Centre Trust Company Limited, are central to this agreement.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses involved in data provision and management services, particularly those capable of delivering specific ecological data like bat records. The process being below the competitive threshold indicates a preference for suppliers with existing connections or specialised data offerings. As the award has been made to an SME, it highlights opportunities for smaller enterprises to engage with public sector contracts, particularly those offering niche records or environmental data, aligning with the focus areas of Natural England.

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Notice Title

SD-100-C Dorset Environmental Records Centre - Purchase of access to bat records

Notice Description

The contract is a Data Licence. This licences access to the bat records held by the supplier for an agreed period and purposes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069f7e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047214-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72319000 - Data supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 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
Additional Buyers

DEFRA

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Soho & Jewellery Quarter
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE DORSET ENVIRONMENTAL RECORDS CENTRE TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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