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title: "The Deer Initiative"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9d4f6895-2e9e-448a-b191-2d4cea1dd757"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2020-11-12"
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# The Deer Initiative

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9d4f6895-2e9e-448a-b191-2d4cea1dd757

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## Summary

The Department for Transport has awarded a contract titled "The Deer Initiative," aimed at preventing accidents involving animals on the strategic road network. This procurement falls under the transport services industry category, with a total contract value of £12,161.99. The procurement method used was a single-source tender, with the contract period running from 10th October 2020 to 31st March 2021. The contract was published on 12th November 2020, following the tender period which ended on 1st October 2020. Delivery will take place in England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in transportation services and wildlife management. Businesses with expertise in animal safety or environmental services would be particularly well-suited to engage with similar future contracts, given the focus of this initiative on minimising road incidents involving wildlife. As such projects may recur, establishing connections within this sector can foster sustainable growth for the right enterprises.

## Notice

Support of the Deer Initiative to prevent accidents involving animals on the strategic road network.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8805927f-a5c1-4713-89e7-83c624806890 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Single Source |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 9 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,161 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,161 |
| 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 | THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | GUILDFORD |
| Post town | Guildford |
| Postcode | GU1 4LZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey |
| Local authority | Guildford |
| Electoral ward | Stoke |
| Westminster constituency | Guildford |
| 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 | THE BRITISH DEER SOCIETY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2020 at 18:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8805927f-a5c1-4713-89e7-83c624806890

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8805927f-a5c1-4713-89e7-83c624806890
  12th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.econtrack.com/Project/View.aspx?data=fdHofPpupBTEYHmfY4sohg%3d%3d
  epims link

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