AwardedAwarded 5 November 2025
Research proposals: studying the effects of large gulls on wading bird species in the Forest of Bowland
Natural England · Central government
In brief
Natural England awarded research work to Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust on 5 November 2025.
The notice gives a value of £15,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 3 months, up to 3 months with extensions, starting 10 November 2025.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
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.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust (SME) | £9,810 | 10 November 2025 to 13 February 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 063385-2025
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 074217-2025
About the buyer
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From notice 063385-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 8 October 2025, last updated 17 November 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.