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title: "Improving methods for counting dispersed bird populations Urban gull case study"
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# Improving methods for counting dispersed bird populations Urban gull case study

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-da5348db-8add-4725-9604-223e5b53c021

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## Summary

The procurement process for the project titled "Improving methods for counting dispersed bird populations Urban gull case study" is led by the Defra Network eTendering Portal in England. The project, classified under the environmental services industry, aims to develop more effective counting methods for urban gull populations. The procurement stage is currently marked as complete, with the tender having been published on 22 November 2017 and the contract period running from 28 March 2018 to 31 March 2020. The total awarded amount for the project is £90,819, and the open procurement method employed allows for broad participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on environmental research and monitoring services, particularly those that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in ecological assessments, data collection methodologies, or the development of innovative monitoring solutions will find this procurement process particularly relevant. Engaging with this tender can lead to valuable contracts that contribute to broader environmental stewardship initiatives.

## Notice

The primary aim of this project is to develop a cost-effective method which improves the quality of estimates of breeding urban gull populations derived from ground-based counting. This work would provide evidence for the use of the same cost-effective approach for monitoring other birds in different contexts, allowing long term financial savings for future monitoring and evaluations of policy interventions. 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/7013fea1-87ea-4b40-8b35-f74000839b7b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 27 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,819 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,819 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| 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 | BRITISH TRUST FOR ORNITHOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services
- 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

## Release History

- 24 May 2018 at 13:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7013fea1-87ea-4b40-8b35-f74000839b7b
- 22 Nov 2017 at 15:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efdc825d-2bda-4bd9-a3e5-7e5bcdf71cad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7013fea1-87ea-4b40-8b35-f74000839b7b
  24th May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efdc825d-2bda-4bd9-a3e5-7e5bcdf71cad
  22nd November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6af34d08-8c26-4dd6-8fe4-14c67418712c
  n/a

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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