--- title: "Bird Aware Solent - Visitor Surveys" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c0568184-7c6b-4ea1-b3cb-2dda67bbd14c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c0568184-7c6b-4ea1-b3cb-2dda67bbd14c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c0568184-7c6b-4ea1-b3cb-2dda67bbd14c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c0568184-7c6b-4ea1-b3cb-2dda67bbd14c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL" published: "2021-07-08" --- # Bird Aware Solent - Visitor Surveys Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c0568184-7c6b-4ea1-b3cb-2dda67bbd14c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c0568184-7c6b-4ea1-b3cb-2dda67bbd14c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c0568184-7c6b-4ea1-b3cb-2dda67bbd14c.json) ## Summary Portsmouth City Council, acting on behalf of Bird Aware Solent, is currently in the planning stage of the procurement process for the "Bird Aware Solent - Visitor Surveys" project. This tender falls within the services category, specifically focusing on environmental monitoring across the South East of the United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a deadline for expressions of interest set for 29th July 2021. The contract, valued at approximately £15,000 per annum, will commence on 1st October 2021 and may extend for up to three years, should further monitoring be necessary. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy and research, particularly those experienced in conducting visitor surveys and monitoring wildlife interactions. Companies with expertise in environmental assessments and data collection in sensitive ecological areas could benefit significantly. The requirement for bidders to submit their provisional survey schedules indicates a need for detailed planning and methodology, making this an ideal opportunity for skilled SMEs to engage in meaningful conservation efforts while potentially expanding their service offerings in the public sector. ## Notice Portsmouth City Council ('the council') on behalf of Bird Aware Solent, is inviting quotations from suitably qualified suppliers to conduct visitor surveys at 5 key locations across the Solent region. The Solent is internationally important for wildlife. There are various protective designations including three Special Protection Areas (SPA) which have been designated predominantly for the protection of the large numbers of waders and wildfowl which spend the winter on the Solent. A substantial amount of housebuilding is planned around the Solent and this new housing has potential impacts on the SPA. One of these potential impacts is increased recreational activity at the coast from population increases associated with new homes. Bird Aware Solent, made up of the Solent Local Authorities and other key stakeholders, have implemented a long term mitigation strategy to ensure that the additional recreational activity did not result in additional bird disturbance and thus harm to the SPA. Mitigation strategies includes a team of rangers to reduce disturbance by influencing the behaviour of visitors and initiatives to encourage responsible dog walking. Bird Aware Solent has agreed a range of data collection and analysis which will be undertaken over the coming years to monitor the effectiveness of the individual mitigation measures and the mitigation strategy as a whole. This commission forms part of this monitoring. The scope of the commission will comprise of but may not be limited to conducting visitor surveys at 5 key locations across the Solent region during the winter season (1st October 2021 - 31st March 2022). Interviews will be conducted at each location for a period of 16 hours, split over week days and weekend days. Bidders will be asked to provide a provisional survey schedules within their responses. The outputs from this commission include a report or set or reports provided to Bird Aware Solent. The draft version of the report will be due by May 2022 with the final version by July 2022. The estimated value of the contract is in the region of PS15,000 per annum of monitoring. The initial contract term will be for 1 year. The contract will include the option to extend the term by a further 2 years to a maximum of 3 years in increments to be agreed, subject to the agreement and performance of both parties. This is in the event that further monitoring is required. Please note that as the Partnership is not a legal entity and cannot enter into contract itself, the commission will be procured via and therefore in contract with Portsmouth City Council. The closing date for receipt of your expression of interest is given against the heading entitled - Date documents can be requested until. Additional information: Portsmouth City Council is currently in the process of seeking expressions of interest for the following project - Bird Aware Solent - Visitor Surveys. The full details and ability to express an interest will be via our e-sourcing system Intend. This filepath will take you to the relevant area of Intend, https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current Once on the page you can either scroll down or use the search function to find the relevant project. Should you have any problems with the above link, please contact us on 023 9268 8235 or email: procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b6ee83a-8699-4e22-b8be-f97cdcdd614d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Oct 2021 - 30 Sep 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £15,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | HAMPSHIRE | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO1 2AL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth | | Local authority | Portsmouth | | Electoral ward | Charles Dickens | | Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction - 90712100 - Urban environmental development planning ## Release History - 8 Jul 2021 at 14:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b6ee83a-8699-4e22-b8be-f97cdcdd614d - 8 Jul 2021 at 14:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b6ee83a-8699-4e22-b8be-f97cdcdd614d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b6ee83a-8699-4e22-b8be-f97cdcdd614d 8th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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