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RDE904 - Exploring MNG and Marine Enhancement Funding Mechanisms

NATURAL ENGLAND

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06 Oct 2025 at 12:51

Summary of the contracting process

Natural England, a British public body, has completed a selective procurement process for research and development consultancy services under the title "RDE904 - Exploring MNG and Marine Enhancement Funding Mechanisms". The process culminated in the award stage, with Howell Marine Consulting securing the contract valued at £48,000. The consultancy project, which aims to conduct a comparative analysis of funding mechanisms, covers a wide geographic scope including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and the rest of the world. The contract period spans from 25th September 2025 to 31st March 2026. This tender was initiated as a call-off from a framework agreement by Defra, indicating a pre-established procurement framework and suggesting streamlined processes for the selected supplier.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy, particularly those with expertise in marine and environmental funding mechanisms. Although the current contract has been awarded to Howell Marine Consulting, businesses in this niche with a capacity to deliver on international projects, including the UK and other territories listed, may find similar opportunities beneficial for growth. The selective procurement method suggests that companies on established frameworks or with the capability to join such frameworks would be well-suited for future collaborations with public bodies like Natural England.

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Notice Title

RDE904 - Exploring MNG and Marine Enhancement Funding Mechanisms

Notice Description

The contractor will conduct a comparative analysis of existing and emerging funding mechanisms. Contract awarded by Defra

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6294caf7-31ec-4017-a1d2-c90ab9f3be18
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/013e2aa2-245a-4ec8-85f3-5a6cdef7ac7b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
24 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 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
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOWELL MARINE CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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