Award

NE - The National Trail Website Content Management

NATURAL ENGLAND

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Award

27 Jan 2026 at 12:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "NE - The National Trail Website Content Management" was conducted by Natural England, headquartered at 17 Smith Square, London. This contract falls under the information technology services industry category. The procurement utilised a direct method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, with a total value of £24,500. The award was published on 27 January 2026, following its initial award date of 22 January 2026. The contract period is slated to commence on 1 April 2026 and conclude on 31 March 2027, benefiting regions such as the United Kingdom and several overseas territories.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as the procurement was particularly suitable for such businesses. Organisations specialising in IT services, particularly in content management, are well-suited to leverage this opportunity, despite the tender being awarded via a direct method. There is potential for businesses with expertise in managing website content to engage with similar upcoming opportunities from Natural England or other governmental bodies. Walk Unlimited was awarded the contract, highlighting the importance of maintaining strong proposals and readiness for opportunities that arise through direct procurement methods.

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Notice Title

NE - The National Trail Website Content Management

Notice Description

NE - The National Trail Website Content Management

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-71a6c3df-b4fe-4157-8ea1-099e5b4d9d7a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b89ba2a3-f10e-4cbc-b01f-5fdd8a7b072a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 20264 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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
DEFRA
Contact Email
defra.helpline@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03459335577

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
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

WALK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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