Tender

RSPB ONWP - Conservation Dogs July 2025

RSPB SCOTLAND

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Tender

04 Jul 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

RSPB Scotland, a central purchasing body focused on environmental protection and nature conservation, is inviting tenders for the "RSPB ONWP - Conservation Dogs July 2025" project. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage and aims to source services for training conservation dogs in scent-detection work. The tender is classified under the services category and follows an open procedure with electronic submissions accepted until 4th August 2025. The contract will be executed at H24 Garrison Rd, Kirkwall, with the work commencing on 21st August 2025 and concluding by 3rd July 2026.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in dog training and conservation services to grow their business by partnering with a prestigious organisation like RSPB Scotland. Companies with expertise in training working dogs and achieving certification by ONWP specialists stand a good chance to compete successfully. The competitive open procedure encourages participation from businesses that can comply with the electronic submission method and demonstrate strong capabilities in delivering specialised conservation dog training services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RSPB ONWP - Conservation Dogs July 2025

Notice Description

Invitation to Tender to obtain the services of an experienced conservation dog trainer with a proven track-record in training working dogs for the purposes of scent-detection work. The Contractor will be responsible for selecting, assessing, and training up to 3 dogs that will obtain certification through an assessment carried out by an ONWP specialist.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000803445
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533981
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

03325000 - Small animals

80512000 - Dog training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Aug 2025 - 3 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RSPB SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
central.procurement@rspb.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1313174100

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9DH
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM65 Orkney Islands
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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