Leicestershire County Council · Awarded contract
Awarded

Monitoring of Swift Nest Boxes and Bird Callers in Leicestershire

Awarded 09 Oct 2023

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Awarded09 Oct 2023
Value£41,833.37
SupplierLeicestershire & Rutland Ornithological Society
AgencyLeicestershire County Council
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 1y 1mo ago2y term
Awarded 9 Oct 2023Expired 8 Oct 2025

About

Leicestershire County Council awarded a contract to Leicestershire & Rutland Ornithological Society for the monitoring of swift nest boxes and removal of bird callers.

The project, funded by Natural England, involved the purchase and installation of swift nest boxes and bird callers.

The society provided expertise in assessing building aspects for installation, advising homeowners and contractors, and monitoring the boxes.

Volunteers removed bird callers once boxes were occupied.

The contract value was £41,833.37, including a contribution of £14,533.37 from the council and volunteer hours valued at £27,300.00, which were reported to Natural England.

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