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title: "Bats in Churches Project Evaluation"
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# Bats in Churches Project Evaluation

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e9765ba1-a6a5-4170-9542-cb5b1bbb29c2

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## Summary

The Defra Network eTendering Portal is currently conducting an open procurement process for the "Bats in Churches Project Evaluation," which falls under the industry category of research and development services. This tender is actively seeking proposals for evaluating the ongoing Bats in Churches project, running from 2019 to 2023, with a deadline for submissions set for 23rd September 2019. Interested parties should note that the evaluation will focus on scientific knowledge from surveys, community engagement impacts, and heritage conservation techniques. The contract is scheduled to commence on 14th October 2019 and conclude on 31st December 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in environmental research, community engagement strategies, or heritage conservation. Companies capable of delivering comprehensive evaluation services will find this project especially suitable, as the requirement involves extensive analysis of project outcomes across multiple strands. Engaging with this tender could foster long-term business growth and collaboration within these specialised sectors.

## Notice

The procurement is for evaluation of the Bats in Churches (BiC) project, which is running for 5 years (2019 to 2023). The evaluation of the BiC project will concentrate on three distinct strands:- 1. Scientific: The knowledge gained through surveys and the long-term impact of the measure to separate bats and congregations. 2. Engagement: The shift in perception in the different communities engaged with the project and the long-term impact of the engagement activities. 3. Heritage conservation: The impact of new cleaning techniques trialled through the project. 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/8c4d31ab-47bb-4a10-a668-a0b5433ac55c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Oct 2019 - 31 Dec 2023 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2019 at 14:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c4d31ab-47bb-4a10-a668-a0b5433ac55c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c4d31ab-47bb-4a10-a668-a0b5433ac55c
  31st July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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