--- title: "Sheep attacks and harassment: understanding the impacts of worrying by dogs, and wildlife predation" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000553637" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000553637" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000553637.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000553637.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2019-02-05" --- # Sheep attacks and harassment: understanding the impacts of worrying by dogs, and wildlife predation Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000553637 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000553637) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000553637.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government is conducting a public procurement process titled "Sheep attacks and harassment: understanding the impacts of worrying by dogs, and wildlife predation." This project falls within the services industry category and is being carried out in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement stage is currently active, with the submission deadline set for 6th September 2018. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing for broad participation, while the awarded contract has a value of £68,375 and was signed on 22nd November 2018. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in agricultural research and wildlife management solutions. Companies with expertise in animal welfare, ecological assessments, and the development of mitigation strategies for livestock protection will find this tender particularly aligned with their capabilities. Engaging in this project could potentially expand their portfolio and enhance collaborations with government entities, thus fostering business growth in a relevant industry sector. ## Notice The project will consider the impact of dog attack and predation by wildlife on farmed sheep, along with potential strategies for mitigation. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The research objectives for this project are as follows: To obtain data on the scale of these issues in Scotland, and attempt to identify patterns in attacks. To draw comparisons on the impact of worrying by dogs and wildlife predation based on time/effort as well as financial and other costs to farmers. To obtain data on the mitigation measures already applied at farm, community and national level and on their effectiveness. To identify recommendations on how to achieve greater prevention of worrying and wildlife attacks through effective potential mitigation measures and strategies at farm, community (including dog owners) and Government levels. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB344177 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Feb 2019 | | Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 22 Nov 2018 | | Contract period | 8 Oct 2018 - 15 Mar 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £68,375 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH6 6QQ | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | Leith | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | IPSOS MORI SCOTLAND | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 5 Feb 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB344177 - 13 Aug 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG327907 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG327907&idx=1 13th August 2018 - ITT Docs - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG327907&idx=2 13th August 2018 - FAQs - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG327907&idx=3 13th August 2018 - ESPD - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG327907 Sheep attacks and harassment: understanding the impacts of worrying by dogs, and wildlife predation - The project will consider the impact of dog attack and predation by wildlife on farmed sheep, along with potential strategies for mitigation. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB344177 Sheep attacks and harassment: understanding the impacts of worrying by dogs, and wildlife predation - The project will consider the impact of dog attack and predation by wildlife on farmed sheep, along with potential strategies for mitigation. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000553637 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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