--- title: "Deer population survey - New Forest Deer Management Group North" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fec9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05fec9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05fec9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05fec9.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2026-01-28" --- # Deer population survey - New Forest Deer Management Group North Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fec9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05fec9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05fec9.json) ## Summary Natural England, a central government public authority, has recently completed the procurement process for a deer population survey across the New Forest (North) Deer Management Group area. The contracting process was conducted using an open procurement method, below the threshold, which encourages broad competition. The formal award was made to DIGITAL FAUNA LIMITED, a small to medium enterprise, on 16th January 2026, with activities scheduled throughout February 2026. The total contract value was £29,018, with an overall budget scope reaching up to £40,000. The survey forms part of the surveying services industry and will be carried out in the United Kingdom, specifically targeting the UKK region. This tender presents substantial business growth potential, particularly for SMEs specialising in environmental surveying and analysis services. Given its open competition nature and below-threshold classification, similar enterprises can leverage these opportunities to demonstrate expertise, expand their portfolio in governmental contracts, and potentially secure ongoing work in ecological assessments and wildlife management. As governmental requirements for environmental monitoring increase, companies like DIGITAL FAUNA LIMITED are well-positioned to benefit from their existing industry experience and adroitness in public sector procurement processes. ## Notice See RFQ for full details - Survey of deer population across the New Forest (North) Deer Management Group Area. To be undertaken during February 2026. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007584-2026 | | 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 | 28 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 16 Jan 2026 | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 28 Feb 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000 | | Lots value | £40,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £29,018 | ## 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 | TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | DIGITAL FAUNA | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71355000 - Surveying services ## Release History - 28 Jan 2026 at 12:56 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007584-2026 - 6 Jan 2026 at 07:21 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000497-2026 - 2 Jan 2026 at 14:13 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000058-2026 - 2 Jan 2026 at 14:06 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000056-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007584-2026 28th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000497-2026 6th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000058-2026 2nd January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000056-2026 2nd January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-9656 RFQ - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-9657 Order form - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-9658 Commercial response template - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-9659 Boundary map - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-9896 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-9897 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-9898 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-9899 ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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