---
title: "RSPB ONWP - Conservation Dogs July 2025"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000803445"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "RSPB SCOTLAND"
published: "2025-07-04"
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# RSPB ONWP - Conservation Dogs July 2025

Buyer: RSPB SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000803445

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## Summary

RSPB Scotland, a central purchasing body focused on environmental protection and nature conservation, is inviting tenders for the "RSPB ONWP - Conservation Dogs July 2025" project. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage and aims to source services for training conservation dogs in scent-detection work. The tender is classified under the services category and follows an open procedure with electronic submissions accepted until 4th August 2025. The contract will be executed at H24 Garrison Rd, Kirkwall, with the work commencing on 21st August 2025 and concluding by 3rd July 2026.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in dog training and conservation services to grow their business by partnering with a prestigious organisation like RSPB Scotland. Companies with expertise in training working dogs and achieving certification by ONWP specialists stand a good chance to compete successfully. The competitive open procedure encourages participation from businesses that can comply with the electronic submission method and demonstrate strong capabilities in delivering specialised conservation dog training services.

## Notice

Invitation to Tender to obtain the services of an experienced conservation dog trainer with a proven track-record in training working dogs for the purposes of scent-detection work. The Contractor will be responsible for selecting, assessing, and training up to 3 dogs that will obtain certification through an assessment carried out by an ONWP specialist.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533981 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Aug 2025 - 3 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | 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 | TLM65 Orkney Islands |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 03325000 - Small animals
- 80512000 - Dog training services

## Release History

- 4 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533981

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL533981&idx=1
  4th July 2025 - ONWP Tender Conversation Detection Dogs July 2025
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533981
  RSPB ONWP - Conservation Dogs July 2025 - Invitation to Tender to obtain the services of an experienced conservation dog trainer with a proven track-record in training working dogs for the purposes of scent-detection work. The Contractor will be responsible for selecting, assessing, and training up to 3 dogs that will obtain certification through an assessment carried out by an ONWP specialist.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.rspb.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000803445
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=803445
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

## Provenance

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