--- title: "An appraisal of the effectiveness of Bat Regulations" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1ea0d9a8-1d09-4f5b-970e-f2a934947b9b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1ea0d9a8-1d09-4f5b-970e-f2a934947b9b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1ea0d9a8-1d09-4f5b-970e-f2a934947b9b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1ea0d9a8-1d09-4f5b-970e-f2a934947b9b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2021-09-28" --- # An appraisal of the effectiveness of Bat Regulations Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1ea0d9a8-1d09-4f5b-970e-f2a934947b9b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1ea0d9a8-1d09-4f5b-970e-f2a934947b9b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1ea0d9a8-1d09-4f5b-970e-f2a934947b9b.json) ## Summary The public procurement process is being conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal for the project titled "An appraisal of the effectiveness of Bat Regulations". This initiative, which falls under the environmental services category, aims to evaluate and improve the regulatory systems in place for bat conservation in England. The tender is currently in the active stage and is being conducted through an open procurement method. The submission deadline for proposals is set for 28th October 2021, with the contract period commencing on 15th November 2021 and concluding on 31st March 2022. The location of interest includes the United Kingdom and offered services extend to various delivery addresses internationally. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services, particularly those with a focus on wildlife conservation, ecology, or environmental regulation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as they may bring innovative solutions and tailored approaches to the evaluation of the effectiveness of bat regulations. Engaging in this procurement process could enhance their portfolio, establish valuable connections, and contribute positively to biodiversity efforts in the region. ## Notice Natural England estimated in 2018 that the regulatory system in place for bats had a cost in the region of PS75 million per annum, excluding work associated with protected sites. In terms of cost, 'bat regulation' is likely to be very much the largest measure in place in England for bat conservation. Thus, it is important for bat conservation that it delivers the greatest benefit practicable. All of the 18 species of bat normally resident in England are strictly protected as European Protected Species (EPS). For the time being, as for other EPS, the regulatory system in place is derived from the EC Habitats Directive, which specifies that: - Measures taken pursuant to this Directive shall be designed to maintain or restore, at favourable conservation status, natural habitats and species of wild fauna and flora of Community interest - Measures taken pursuant to this Directive shall take account of economic, social and cultural requirements and regional and local characteristics. Correspondingly this project seeks to - improve understanding of o how the regulatory system is performing to maintain or restore the favourable conservation status of our bat species o how the benefits which it offers to bat conservation status can be maximised ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d9148fb-3153-4c0b-b131-9798ab6ed17d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS1 5AH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of | | Local authority | Bristol, City of | | Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside | | Westminster constituency | Bristol Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90700000 - Environmental services ## Release History - 28 Sep 2021 at 09:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d9148fb-3153-4c0b-b131-9798ab6ed17d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d9148fb-3153-4c0b-b131-9798ab6ed17d 28th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk Link to eSourcing Portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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