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title: "CN240228 - Ecology and Surveying Services"
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buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# CN240228 - Ecology and Surveying Services

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8416feed-84ca-49a2-a881-e43c4ba90c08

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by Kent County Council, sought an ecologist to provide surveying services within Kent. The tender titled "CN240228 - Ecology and Surveying Services" falls under the environmental services category (CPV: 90700000) and targeted services needed near the Council’s highway assets where potential animal damage may have been identified. The procurement followed an open procedure and had a contract period from 10 April 2025 to 9 April 2027. The awarded contract, valued at £179,000, was announced on 4 April 2025, with the details published on 17 April 2025. The service areas covered include various regions across the UK: North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in ecological studies and environmental services. Organisations with expertise in identifying and addressing animal damage, conducting ecological surveys, and performing remedial work in adherence to regulations, such as those of Natural England, will find this contract beneficial. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in handling varying ecological tasks, including surveys related to protected species like badgers, are particularly well-suited for this tender. The call-off nature of the contract allows for flexible engagement based on specific needs, providing stable, albeit variable, work over the contract period, fostering business growth and expansion within the environmental services industry.

## Notice

The Council is seeking a Supplier to provide ecologist services within Kent. Sites will generally be located within close proximity of the Council's highway asset where potential animal damage is identified. The Supplier will be required to support the Council in identifying any animal damage and conducting the necessary surveys and remedial work to ensure construction works can take place in adherence with Natural England. Additional ecological works and tasks, including those related to other protected species as well as badgers, may also be required as part of this contract. This will be a call off contract where the required services will be ordered if there is a requirement. There is no guarantee of work within this contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dba81fb-f774-49d7-a0bd-147ec3d20341 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Apr 2025 - 9 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £179,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £179,000 |
| 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 | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOUTH EAST ECOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2025 at 09:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dba81fb-f774-49d7-a0bd-147ec3d20341
- 17 Apr 2025 at 08:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48b9e360-54b9-4324-bd05-3c62266b90b9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dba81fb-f774-49d7-a0bd-147ec3d20341
  17th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48b9e360-54b9-4324-bd05-3c62266b90b9
  17th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80ef71d1-e206-4d91-9697-c0a836f26cee
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.kent.gov.uk

## Provenance

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