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title: "Research proposals: studying the effects of large gulls on wading bird species in the Forest of Bowland"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05aace"
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buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND"
published: "2025-11-17"
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# Research proposals: studying the effects of large gulls on wading bird species in the Forest of Bowland

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05aace

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## Summary

Natural England, a central government body based in London, has awarded a contract for a research proposal aimed at studying the effects of large gulls on wading bird species in the Forest of Bowland. The procurement process, under the identification NE081025FOB, falls under the category of research and development services and related consultancy services. This contract was awarded following an open competition, and the contract carries an effective period from November 10, 2025, to February 13, 2026. The contracting process has already completed the award stage, with the contract signed on November 5, 2025. The winning supplier, GAME AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION TRUST, is an SME located in Hampshire, UK.

This tender provides a valuable opportunity for businesses engaged in environmental research, wildlife management, or consultancy services related to biodiversity. Companies, especially small to medium-sized enterprises adept at field research or with experience in designing studies to address specific conservation-related questions, would find this contract aligns with their expertise. Collaborations with Natural England can bolster a company’s portfolio, allowing them to showcase their work with a prominent public authority. The project could serve as a significant stepping stone for firms aiming to expand their involvement in government-led environmental research initiatives, particularly those that contribute to policy and licensing applications.

## Notice

In collaboration with partners, Natural England is seeking to better understand and gather evidence on declining wading bird species in the Forest of Bowland area which also hosts the UK's largest Lesser black-backed gull colony. Natural England is seeking a contractor to design a field research proposal which aims to address the evidence gaps identified in the Request for Quotation document. The study design will be used to support wildlife licensing applications in this area.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: A one week extension can be requested to complete the proposal If for any reason it has not been possible to deliver the contract within the original timeframe.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074217-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Nov 2025 - 13 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| Lots value | £15,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £9,810 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATURAL ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GAME AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Nov 2025 at 08:30 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074217-2025
- 8 Oct 2025 at 14:22 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063385-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074217-2025
  17th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063385-2025
  8th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-6060
  RFQ
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-6061
  Order Form
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-6062
  Commercial Response

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gwct.org.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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