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Barnes Common Nature Conservation Management

LONDON BOROUGH OF RICHMOND UPON THAMES

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24 Apr 2026 at 13:50

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10 Oct 2025 at 16:56

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09 Oct 2025 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames has awarded a direct contract for the "Barnes Common Nature Conservation Management" project, focusing on the management of nature conservation sites including Barnes Common. This procurement, classified under environmental auditing services, is conducted through a direct award method targeting VCSE services. The contract spans five years, from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031, with potential renewal terms extending for an additional five years, and covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom. The buyer, a public authority, operates out of Twickenham, United Kingdom, and this contract aims to enhance the environmental stewardship services in several key conservation sites within their jurisdiction.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for VCSE organisations, especially those specialising in environmental management, conservation, and auditing services. With a contract value exceeding the threshold at £1,480,000, this project aligns with businesses committed to ecological sustainability and development. Barnes Common Limited, a large-scale VCSE organisation with operations in Maidstone, has been identified as the supplier, showcasing how companies with relevant experience in public service missions, large-scale environmental projects, and a focus on community engagement can excel in such procurement processes. Businesses equipped to provide innovative conservation strategies will find promising prospects in this tender.

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Notice Title

Barnes Common Nature Conservation Management

Notice Description

Management of LBRuT nature conservation sites including Barnes Common

Procurement Information

VCSE service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05abb5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037654-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90714000 - Environmental auditing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,480,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,480,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF RICHMOND UPON THAMES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TWICKEHAM
Postcode
TW1 3BZ
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Twickenham Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BARNES COMMON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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