The Provision of Ecology Services

Loughborough University
East Midlands
Open procedure
1 August 2026 to 31 July 2028

The contract covers ecological advisory services, including the development of ecology-related plans and delivery of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) requirements for onsite projects. The provider must ensure full regulatory compliance and deliver innovative engagement solutions to increase biodiversity awareness among students, staff, and the local community. The service requires effective account management and adherence to specific Key Performance Indicators throughout the contract term.

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Awarded value: £300k; As published
Published: 16 March 2026
Awarded: 22 June 2026; Greengage Environmental
Contract length: 24 months; Ends 31 July 2028

What the contract covers

Ecology service

Provision of professional ecological consultancy services, including biodiversity net gain delivery, regulatory compliance support, and community engagement initiatives for university estates.

Support compliance with obligations and regulatory requirements while working with the University to develop ecology-related plans
Deliver Biodiversity Net Gain requirements relating to onsite projects
Provide an ecology service compliant with legislation, regulations and best practice
Provide innovative solutions supporting engagement with students, staff, tenants and the local community to increase awareness of and engagement with nature and biodiversity

Terms and requirements

Contract type: Ecology service
Procedure: Open procedure
Initial term: 24 months
Extensions: 12 months + 12 months + 12 months
Longest it can run: 60 months
Contract dates: 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2028
Certifications asked for: None stated
Lots: 1
Suitable for SMEs: Yes
Suitable for charities and social enterprises: Yes
Category: Services
CPV codes: 90700000

Services in this contract

Biodiversity net gain assessment and adviceMain service£67k typicalUniversity ecology service including BNG delivery for onsite projects and ecology plans

Lifecycle

Published
16 March 2026
Contract awardedto Greengage Environmental
22 June 2026
Contract starts
1 August 2026
Contract ends
31 July 2028

The buyer

Loughborough University

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Greengage Environmental

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Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/354397/the-provision-of-ecology-services
Buyer reference: LU01006
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-066afb
Last checked: 4 November 2026

Loughborough University. The Provision of Ecology Services. Contract award, 16 March 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/354397/the-provision-of-ecology-services (accessed 4 November 2026).