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RDE956 - Recreational Disturbance visitor management and mitigation

NATURAL ENGLAND

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04 Dec 2025 at 15:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Natural England, pertains to the "RDE956 - Recreational Disturbance Visitor Management and Mitigation" contract, which delves into research and development consultancy services within the environmental conservation industry. This contract, valued at £49,829.36, involves managing the impacts of recreational disturbance on protected sites, with an emphasis on evidence-based conservation measures. The procurement follows a selective method and is a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 1st December 2025 to 31st March 2026, covering a wide geographical scope including the UK and British Overseas Territories. The award phase concluded with Eunomia Research & Consulting Ltd. being selected as the supplier, and key dates were the award decision on 26th November 2025 and the publication on 4th December 2025.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for those in the research and environmental consulting sectors, particularly businesses that specialise in visitor management and conservation practices. While it specifies a non-applicability for SMEs and VCSEs, larger firms with expertise in environmental strategy and governance may find this a fitting opportunity to enhance their portfolio through collaboration with government authorities. By participating, businesses can leverage their capabilities to support ecological conservation efforts on a significant scale, potentially boosting their visibility in national and international sectors.

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Notice Title

RDE956 - Recreational Disturbance visitor management and mitigation

Notice Description

Three sub-projects looking at evidence around management of visitors to protected sites and conservation measures to address the negative impacts of recreational disturbance. Contract awarded by Defra.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9166f37b-c545-48b3-97af-76687fe7c000
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa05e74d-0e5f-455c-a225-c18e8d09c6e1
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£49,829 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,829 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 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
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

EUNOMIA RESEARCH & CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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