--- title: "Bird Disturbance Animation and research" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-08c8c30b-6902-47fc-abbf-8e3c28744fff" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-08c8c30b-6902-47fc-abbf-8e3c28744fff" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-08c8c30b-6902-47fc-abbf-8e3c28744fff.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-08c8c30b-6902-47fc-abbf-8e3c28744fff.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2025-01-16" --- # Bird Disturbance Animation and research Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-08c8c30b-6902-47fc-abbf-8e3c28744fff [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-08c8c30b-6902-47fc-abbf-8e3c28744fff) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-08c8c30b-6902-47fc-abbf-8e3c28744fff.json) ## Summary Natural England has finalized its procurement for the creation of digital environmental animations to address bird disturbance caused by recreational activities. This project, titled "Bird Disturbance Animation and Research," falls under the Social Research Services category (CPV 79315000) and is to be delivered in England, United Kingdom. The buying organisation, Natural England, based in York, appointed DAMN FINE MEDIA LTD as the supplier through an open procedure below the threshold. The tender stage ended on 14th November 2024, with the contract running from 28th November 2024 to 20th March 2025. This tender presented a valuable opportunity for businesses specializing in digital content creation and social research services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), were particularly encouraged to apply, demonstrating the inclusiveness of the procurement process. Companies capable of producing engaging digital animations conducive to changing public behaviour could have leveraged this opportunity to not only secure a lucrative contract but also to enhance their portfolios and establish a relationship with a reputable public sector client like Natural England. ## Notice Digital environmental animations (one main 2 minute animation suitable for showing in nature reserves and on YouTube, plus numerous social media friendly shorts) to be created after some simple research (interviews) to inspire behaviour change on the issue of bird disturbance from recreational activities. To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached. Your response must be sent to louisa.knights@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on 14/11/2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to louisa.knights@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a7192b0-cee3-4b97-910d-80e22dd14c88 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 27 Nov 2024 | | Contract period | 28 Nov 2024 - 20 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £39,999 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £20,334 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NATURAL ENGLAND | | Locality | YORK | | Post town | York | | Postcode | YO1 7PX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE21 York | | Local authority | York | | Electoral ward | Guildhall | | Westminster constituency | York Central | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | DAMN FINE MEDIA | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79315000 - Social research services ## Release History - 16 Jan 2025 at 10:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a7192b0-cee3-4b97-910d-80e22dd14c88 - 14 Nov 2024 at 08:10 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be7f6d76-c3ce-4916-82e6-4e66b8402b64 - 13 Nov 2024 at 09:25 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be7f6d76-c3ce-4916-82e6-4e66b8402b64 - 31 Oct 2024 at 16:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be7f6d76-c3ce-4916-82e6-4e66b8402b64 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a7192b0-cee3-4b97-910d-80e22dd14c88 16th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be7f6d76-c3ce-4916-82e6-4e66b8402b64 14th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f7771ff2-82d6-464d-9a06-db54bb339f40 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/787bf43b-8513-4309-8058-3c5c07f715d2 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/24a88237-a932-4ad8-a4e8-18da1a415abf - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/07a1b5b7-b6e0-4e70-9f6f-4177221072d2 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/04c9d317-60c3-41fc-b99b-94629836d17e - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2d87a8a2-65f3-4730-a3b9-10a329dc2562 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/0bf4b24a-aea5-4f85-a908-7f3a0e1cc170 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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