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title: "Bat Advice Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c33bbf9e-380a-4599-9cc5-d3b920cafef8"
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# Bat Advice Service

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c33bbf9e-380a-4599-9cc5-d3b920cafef8

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Bat Advice Service" is managed by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, located in Peterborough, England. This tender falls under the environmental services category with a total contract value of £163,008. The procurement method utilised is a direct single tender action, which was completed as of 12 March 2019. The contract period commenced on 1 April 2019 and will conclude on 31 October 2019. The tendering activities involve a specialised service aimed at ensuring compliance with wildlife conservation regulations and international treaties concerning bats.

This procurement opportunity is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that provide environmental consultancy or related services. Companies with expertise in wildlife conservation, environmental protection, and ecological consultancy would be ideal candidates to compete for this contract, enabling them to enhance their business portfolio while contributing to the vital conservation efforts mandated by UK law.

## Notice

Bats and their roosts are protected under Schedule 5 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 and Regulation 41 of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017. The legislation places obligations on both individuals and public bodies that are aimed at ensuring that the conservation status of bats is maintained. The United Kingdom is party to a number of international treaties focused on conservation (Rio, Bern and Bonn Conventions). The service provides specialist advice. 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/6a38b67c-7211-41d6-b6a4-6da68e049a53 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Oct 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £163,008 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £163,008 |
| 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 | BAT CONSERVATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2019 at 14:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a38b67c-7211-41d6-b6a4-6da68e049a53

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a38b67c-7211-41d6-b6a4-6da68e049a53
  15th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/48b3e676-6164-4c7b-83ea-1460d58032fd
  n/a

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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