--- title: "AESME Lot 5: Testing agri-environment grant delivery of woodland management for biodiversity" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-43000e2e-6627-4a6e-9eac-fbaab44dc2d5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-43000e2e-6627-4a6e-9eac-fbaab44dc2d5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-43000e2e-6627-4a6e-9eac-fbaab44dc2d5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-43000e2e-6627-4a6e-9eac-fbaab44dc2d5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2018-11-19" --- # AESME Lot 5: Testing agri-environment grant delivery of woodland management for biodiversity Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-43000e2e-6627-4a6e-9eac-fbaab44dc2d5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-43000e2e-6627-4a6e-9eac-fbaab44dc2d5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-43000e2e-6627-4a6e-9eac-fbaab44dc2d5.json) ## Summary The contracting authority for this procurement process is the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which is seeking submissions for the tender titled "AESME Lot 5: Testing agri-environment grant delivery of woodland management for biodiversity". This project falls under the environmental services category and is located within the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed is a selective procedure, and the contract, which has a total value of £180,861, covers a period running from 29th October 2018 to 31st March 2020. The tender period has concluded, with its deadline having been set for 2nd October 2018. This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in environmental services, woodland management, or biodiversity assessments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, as this project aims to enhance woodland biodiversity through management and monitoring efforts. Companies with expertise in ecological studies and experience in grant-supported projects will be well-suited to pursue this contract, which may open avenues for further collaborations and community-focused initiatives in the sector. ## Notice During 2009-2014, the East Midlands Woodland Biodiversity Project resulted in high uptake of EWGS grants towards a 5 year management plan aimed at diversifying woodland structure for woodland birds. Baseline monitoring of woodland structure and bird populations was carried out in a sample of 64 sites prior to management taking place. This project aims to repeat the bird surveys and woodland structure measures carried out in the baseline surveys over one breeding season (2019) to test whether the intended benefits for birds are delivered in the short term from 2-8 years after management. Specifically: 1. Does grant funded woodland management lead to the intended changes in tree canopy cover and understorey density, and increased populations of woodland specialist birds? 2. Are the bird population responses found those expected from the observed vegetation changes? Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk, ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb42815d-0332-4519-8e1b-fc57c0077d03 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Nov 2018 | | Submission deadline | 2 Oct 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 25 Oct 2018 | | Contract period | 29 Oct 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £180,861 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £180,861 | | 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL | | Locality | PETERBOROUGH | | Post town | Peterborough | | Postcode | PE1 1NG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | | ITL 3 | TLH41 Peterborough | | Local authority | Peterborough | | Electoral ward | Central | | Westminster constituency | Peterborough | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | BRITISH TRUST FOR ORNITHOLOGY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90700000 - Environmental services ## Release History - 19 Nov 2018 at 15:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb42815d-0332-4519-8e1b-fc57c0077d03 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb42815d-0332-4519-8e1b-fc57c0077d03 19th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fdf3a366-9a30-4378-a9da-0cddb3cde8a9 n/a ## Notice URLs - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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