Bat Advice Service (2027)

What the buyer is asking for

Bats and their roosts are protected under Section 9 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) and regulation 43 of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (as amended) The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017. The legislation places obligations on both individuals and public bodies that are aimed at ensuring that the conservation status of bats is maintained. The United Kingdom is party to a number of international treaties focused on conservation (Rio, Bern and Bonn Conventions). The Bat Advice Service (2027) will meet Natural England’s statutory obligations under the 1981 Wildlife and Countryside Act and Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 to provide advice and guidance to householders. The Bat Advice Service will provide specialist advice, primarily to householders, through a telephone, email, and website service and, when necessary, through visits carried out by

How this is scored

Published by the buyer. A winning response is written to these weightings, not to the question.

• 70%qualityTechnical Weighting (inc Social Value)Technical weighting for requirement.
• 30%costCommercialCommercial weighting for the requirement.

How contested is this?

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Timeline

4 published dates · Europe/London

1. Tender notice publishedyesterday

   5 Nov 2026, 09:28 GMT
2. Clarification questions byin 18 days

   24 Nov 2026, 17:00 GMT
3. Submission deadlinein 25 days

   1 Dec 2026, 09:00 GMT
4. Award decision expected byin 66 days

   11 Jan 2027, 23:59 GMT

Commercial outcome and contract awards

Nothing awarded yet

Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender

1. Tender notice5 Nov 2026, 09:28 GMT104971-2026

Payment terms

Payment will be made on a quarterly basis, being: First week of July - 25% of annual contract award First week of October - 25% of annual contract award. First week of January - 25% of annual contract award. First week of April - 255 of annual contract award.

Documents

• Tender notice on Find a Tender