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title: "Disease Risk Assessment for Translocation of Hedgehogs to the Scottish Mainland"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000788923"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "RSPB SCOTLAND"
published: "2025-04-30"
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# Disease Risk Assessment for Translocation of Hedgehogs to the Scottish Mainland

Buyer: RSPB SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000788923

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## Summary

The procurement process overseen by RSPB Scotland involved a tender titled "Disease Risk Assessment for Translocation of Hedgehogs to the Scottish Mainland", targeting services in the environmental protection category. The initiative was to source a contractor adept at conducting disease risk assessments, adhering to the IUCN and Scottish Code for Translocations guidelines. The open procedure commenced with a tendering phase that was active as of January 2025, with submissions closing on 21 February 2025. Following the award period starting on 24 February 2025, an award was made to the Zoological Society of London, and the contract was signed on 27 March 2025 with a value of GBP 39,088. This project involved work across regions in the UK, specifically Uist and the Scottish Mainland, under an active contract status.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, especially for firms specialising in wildlife conservation and environmental services. Organisations equipped with the expertise in disease risk assessments, particularly those focusing on wildlife translocation, would find this contract aligning well with their strengths. The open procurement method allowed multiple entries, presenting a fair competitive landscape, including for small and medium enterprises and international organisations. Businesses aiming to expand into environmental protection services and possessing the relevant technical expertise could leverage this opportunity to strengthen their portfolio and gain recognition in public sector environmental projects.

## Notice

The project is seeking a contractor who is highly skilled in undertaking proportionate disease risk assessments which meet IUCN and Scottish Code for Translocations guidelines.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The contractor will: Undertake a Disease Risk Assessment which is proportionate to the estimated likelihood of occurrence and severity of impact of any prospective pathogen based on the translocation of hedgehogs from Uist to the Scottish mainland; Produce a report presenting the methodology and findings of the risk assessment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529321 |
| 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 | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £39,088 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RSPB SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9DH |
| 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 | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands, TLM64 Na h-Eileanan Siar |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF LONDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529321
- 28 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522684

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN522684&idx=2
  28th January 2025 - Contractor Agreement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN522684&idx=1
  28th January 2025 - Request for Quote for DRA
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522684
  Disease Risk Assessment for Translocation of Hedgehogs to the Scottish Mainland - The project is seeking a contractor who is highly skilled in undertaking proportionate disease risk assessments which meet IUCN and Scottish Code for Translocations guidelines.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529321
  Disease Risk Assessment for Translocation of Hedgehogs to the Scottish Mainland - The project is seeking a contractor who is highly skilled in undertaking proportionate disease risk assessments which meet IUCN and Scottish Code for Translocations guidelines.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.rspb.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000788923

## Provenance

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