---
title: "Ecology Consultant"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0583d7"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THURROCK COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-08"
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# Ecology Consultant

Buyer: THURROCK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0583d7

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## Summary

Thurrock Council has initiated a tender process under the title "Ecology Consultant," seeking services to perform bat and Barn Owl surveys and provide advisory support at Coalhouse Fort. This initiative falls under the industry category of Research and Development Services and Related Consultancy Services, specifically aiming at sub-central government public authority needs. The procurement is at the Tender stage, with key deadlines being the enquiry period ending on 21 August 2025 and the tender submissions closing on 29 August 2025. The services are to be rendered in the UKH32 region, with the contract period commencing on 1 October 2025 and concluding on 31 December 2026. The procurement method is open and below the financial threshold, encouraging a competitive tender process.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), suited to organisations with expertise in ecological consultancy and experience in facilitating environmental assessments and compliance. The project offers an estimated contract value of £28,000, with bids evaluated based on a quality-to-price ratio of 70:30. Businesses leveraging expertise in environmental research and with innovative strategies for wildlife management will find this a growth opportunity, particularly those that can demonstrate quality offerings while remaining competitive on pricing.

## Notice

To undertake bat and Barn Owl surveys and provide advice and support at Coalhouse Fort to enable upcoming activities and future planning

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047111-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,000 |
| Lots value | £28,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THURROCK COUNCIL |
| Locality | GRAYS |
| Post town | Romford |
| Postcode | RM17 6SL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH32 Thurrock |
| Local authority | Thurrock |
| Electoral ward | Grays Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Thurrock |
| Delivery location | TLH32 Thurrock |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2025 at 07:45 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047111-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047111-2025
  8th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.thurrock.gov.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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