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RDE956 - Recreational Disturbance visitor management and mitigation

NATURAL ENGLAND

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23 Dec 2025 at 14:21

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process entitled "RDE956 - Recreational Disturbance visitor management and mitigation" has been managed by Natural England. This procurement falls under the industry category of Research and Development Consultancy Services, with a focus on evaluating existing literature to inform conservation measures. The contracting process is at the award stage, with Eunomia Research & Consulting Ltd. selected as the supplier on 26th November 2025, and the award was published on 23rd December 2025. The contract period commenced on 1st December 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026, covering various locations including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, and Europe. This was a selective procurement method, where the contract was called off from a framework agreement, with a contract value amounting to £49,829.36.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy, particularly those with expertise in environmental conservation and management. Companies like Eunomia Research & Consulting Ltd., who can address evidence gaps in scientific literature, stand to benefit from such awarded contracts. While this specific contract did not demonstrate particular suitability for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with the capacity to deliver comprehensive evaluations and contribute to policy-shaping scientific reviews will find this procurement landscape beneficial for growth and further engagements.

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Notice Title

RDE956 - Recreational Disturbance visitor management and mitigation

Notice Description

In order to inform the package of conservation measures, NE is commissioning an evidence review and evaluation of existing scientific and grey literature to address evidence gaps in 3 specific areas. Contract awarded by Defra.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f88d0cf4-a01e-44c8-890f-56bf0c9889e3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4d0ae3c-a915-4ba0-b7cc-01f130ad9d52
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
23 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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