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Development and facilitation of workshops(s) to develop a long-term management plan for beavers in England

NATURAL ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

06 Aug 2025 at 07:59

TenderUpdate

02 Jul 2025 at 14:27

TenderUpdate

02 Jul 2025 at 10:40

TenderUpdate

27 Jun 2025 at 10:14

Tender

25 Jun 2025 at 08:10

Summary of the contracting process

Natural England, a central government public authority located in London, commissioned the development and facilitation of workshops to create a long-term beaver management plan in England. The project involved collaboration with stakeholders for an eight-month period, starting on 21 July 2025 and concluding on 31 March 2026. The procurement, categorised under environmental services, followed an open competition method, below the threshold, allowing for inclusivity in participation. The project, valued at £53,998.50 gross, aimed at stakeholder engagement analysis, reached the contract award stage with Dialogue Matters Ltd appointed as the supplier.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services and stakeholder engagement. SMEs, particularly those with experience in facilitating workshops and document publication, can benefit from similar future opportunities or collaborations with organisations like Natural England. Business growth could arise from networking with stakeholders and developing analytical skills essential for successful project execution. The procurement method promotes competitive participation, providing a platform for emerging businesses to showcase their capabilities in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Development and facilitation of workshops(s) to develop a long-term management plan for beavers in England

Notice Description

This is an eight-month project to collaborate with stakeholders to enable the development and publication of a long-term management plan for beavers in England. The successful supplier will plan, develop, facilitate and produce analysis of stakeholder engagement events.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055300
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046357-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£44,998 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
Julie Eaton
Contact Email
beavers@naturalengland.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

DIALOGUE MATTERS

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