--- title: "Cormorant Predation Advisory Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a2e8de10-3f16-4165-b932-657852551553" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a2e8de10-3f16-4165-b932-657852551553" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a2e8de10-3f16-4165-b932-657852551553.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a2e8de10-3f16-4165-b932-657852551553.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2017-01-06" --- # Cormorant Predation Advisory Service Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a2e8de10-3f16-4165-b932-657852551553 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a2e8de10-3f16-4165-b932-657852551553) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a2e8de10-3f16-4165-b932-657852551553.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the "Cormorant Predation Advisory Service," initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal. This contract is classified under environmental issues consultancy services and is set to commence on 1st April 2017, with completion expected by 31st March 2019. As this contract is currently in the planning stage, interested suppliers must express their interest by the engagement end date of 23rd February 2018. The service aims to assist fishery owners, managers, and anglers in addressing challenges related to cormorant predation, particularly across the United Kingdom and its overseas territories. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy, especially those with experience in advisory roles related to fish-eating bird management and fisheries protection. Companies that excel in providing innovative engagement solutions, particularly through digital platforms, would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. A strong understanding of relevant legislation and scaring techniques could further enhance a supplier's suitability for this advisory service contract. ## Notice We are seeking to award a contract for a cormorant predation advisory service for a period of two years, commencing on 1st April 2017. The overall aim of the service is to ensure fishery owners, managers and anglers receive effective advice and information that helps resolve the issue of cormorant predation. The requirements for advisory service is that it:- * provides a service that helps resolve the pressures experienced by fisheries, and their owners or managers, where stocks are threatened by cormorants * provides a clear point of contact for those experiencing such problems * educates fishery owners, managers and anglers about predation issues and available options * ensures that fishery owners, managers and anglers take responsibility for their role in management and reduction of the identified issues * offers new and innovate ways (especially digital including social media) of engaging with fishery owners, manager and anglers and providing information Interested suppliers are expected to have relevant experience and knowledge to deliver the contract; they should previously have undertaken advisory work related to fish eating birds and the protection of fisheries from predation. It would be an advantage if the organisations and individuals involved have a good awareness of the relevant legislation and scaring techniques available. In 2013, the Government completed a review of the current licensing regime for fish-eating birds (cormorants, goosanders and red-breasted mergansers). The review was started in 2011, led by Department of the Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) officials with significant input from representatives from key government, conservation and fisheries bodies from across England, in the form of a 'Review Group'. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/fish-eating-birds-management-policy-review Additional information: If your organisation wishes to express an interest in this requirement please use our e-Tender system to do so www.defra.bravosolution.co.uk, tender documents and any supplier communications will only be available via Bravo. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6b9fb8a-decd-448a-a4d7-fdbb4c5d2d6c | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Jan 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL | | Locality | LEEDS | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS11 9AT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Beeston & Holbeck | | Westminster constituency | Leeds South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services ## Release History - 6 Jan 2017 at 10:32 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6b9fb8a-decd-448a-a4d7-fdbb4c5d2d6c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6b9fb8a-decd-448a-a4d7-fdbb4c5d2d6c 6th January 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.defra.bravosolution.co.uk Bravo eTendering ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/fish-eating-birds-management-policy-review ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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