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Evidence Framework

NATURAL ENGLAND

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03 Dec 2025 at 08:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Evidence Framework" project, led by Natural England, has reached the award stage. This initiative falls under the category of research consultancy services and is located in the United Kingdom, specifically England. The call-off from a framework agreement involved a selective procurement method. The contract, valued at £24,525, is scheduled to run from 17th November 2025 to 27th February 2026. The tender period ended on 14th November 2025, with the award published on 3rd December 2025. This project aims to develop a framework to assess novel interventions for reducing nutrient pollution, supporting environmental measures proposed for conservation plans.

Businesses specialising in research consultancy services, especially SMEs, will find opportunities to grow by engaging with this project. Companies with expertise in developing environmental frameworks and assessing conservation measures are well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. Natural England, the buying organisation, has collaborated with THOMSON ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LIMITED, the large-scale supplier, for this project. This procurement creates prospects for businesses aiming to delve into governmental conservation contracts, tapping into the expertise required for such specialised services.

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Notice Title

Evidence Framework

Notice Description

Development of an Evidence Framework for Natural England to use when reviewing novel interventions proposed to reduce nutrient pollution. This will support the Nature Restoration Fund in assessing conservation measures proposed for Environmental Delivery Plans.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3de11e9a-f741-4196-b293-06140f882666
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cae36f58-4ca6-4400-a1a8-e376bf00875c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,525 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,525 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 27 Feb 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5AH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THOMSON ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

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