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title: "Timing of breeding birds in hedgerows in England"
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# Timing of breeding birds in hedgerows in England

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dc7c108d-740a-4dca-bf09-6a6e8836726e

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has awarded a contract for the project titled "Timing of breeding birds in hedgerows in England" to the British Trust for Ornithology. The project falls under the Research and Development services on security and defence materials category with a contract value of GBP 15,242.40. The procurement method used was a direct approach, specifically a Single tender action (below threshold) process. The tender period ended on 1st February 2023, and the contract spanned from 29th March 2023 to 28th July 2023, supporting evidence-based policy making related to hedgerow management activities.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses involved in research and development services within the security and defence materials sector. Companies specialised in environmental research, ornithology, and policy development may find this tender suitable for their expertise. Understanding the breeding period of hedge nesting farmland birds in England is crucial for shaping fair policy decisions in the future, making this project significant for businesses looking to contribute to evidence-based policy-making processes.

## Notice

An understanding of when the stages of the breeding period occur in hedge nesting farmland birds. This understanding will update our evidence base, ensuring evidence-based policy making. It will also support fair policy decision making when regulating hedgerow management activities later this year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4183f06a-8eb0-4e02-b017-98f13bc75484 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 28 Mar 2023 - 28 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,242 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,242 |
| 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 |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRITISH TRUST FOR ORNITHOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73400000 - Research and Development services on security and defence materials

## Release History

- 12 Oct 2023 at 14:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4183f06a-8eb0-4e02-b017-98f13bc75484

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4183f06a-8eb0-4e02-b017-98f13bc75484
  12th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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