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title: "AESME Lot 5: Winter use of agri-environment scheme options by birds"
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# AESME Lot 5: Winter use of agri-environment scheme options by birds

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7ec2b759-b40f-444b-bae7-6f4dd081c447

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## Summary

The contract titled "AESME Lot 5: Winter use of agri-environment scheme options by birds" has been awarded by the Defra Network eTendering Portal. This procurement falls under the environmental services category and is relevant to the agricultural sector. The contract period commenced on 17th September 2018 and will conclude on 30th September 2019, following a procurement method classified as selective through a restricted procedure. The total contract value is £77,721.25, and the procurement process aimed to investigate the use of agri-environment scheme options by birds during winter, with surveys conducted across a representative sample of England from November 2018 to March 2019.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the environmental consultancy and agricultural research sectors, particularly those specialising in wildlife conservation and habitat management. Companies that can conduct ecological surveys, analyze habitat characteristics, and provide recommendations for enhancing agri-environment schemes will be well-positioned to engage in similar future contracts. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to consider competing for such procurement opportunities.

## Notice

To let a contract under the Lot 5 framework contract that investigates the use of AES options by birds during winter. Objectives: 1. Conduct monthly surveys during from November 2018 to March 2019, inclusive, across a representative sample of England characterised by arable and mixed farmland, recording bird (and brown hare) abundance, habitat characteristics and the extent/quality of relevant AES options at appropriate scales. 2. Compare densities of birds (and brown hare) in relation to habitat and AES option extent and quality at appropriate scales. 3. Assess the extent to which bird (and brown hare) use has been influenced by habitat and AES option delivery. 4. Make recommendations about how the design and operational delivery AES-type options designed to provide key habitats/resources for birds during winter might be improved. 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/849dc8aa-0478-4a22-8346-5ca07b996977 |
| 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 | 13 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 16 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £77,721 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £77,721 |
| 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

- 13 Nov 2018 at 14:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/849dc8aa-0478-4a22-8346-5ca07b996977

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/849dc8aa-0478-4a22-8346-5ca07b996977
  13th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/97bdc1df-b475-4fe3-8d33-64a958bb8b20
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## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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