Tender

Nature and Health Accelerator Co-design

NATURAL ENGLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

Natural England, a central government public authority, is the buying organisation for a tender titled "Nature and Health Accelerator Co-design" operating in the health services and feasibility study sectors. This tender focuses on planning and shaping a programme to integrate nature and health initiatives in urban environments across the UK, aiming to enhance access to quality green spaces. The procurement process is currently active with an open competition method below the threshold. Bidders need to submit their quotations to Dave.Bell@naturalengland.org.uk by 23:59 on 12th December 2025. The contract period is expected to start on 5th January 2026 and conclude by 31st March 2026.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) experienced in cross-sector collaboration, urban planning, or environmental and health services. Organisations that can propose innovative, sustainable solutions to enhance urban environments and health outcomes will find this tender particularly fitting. It offers potential for business growth by engaging in transformative projects with a public authority and connecting with leaders across multiple sectors, fostering long-term partnerships in health and place-making initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Nature and Health Accelerator Co-design

Notice Description

The following contract opportunity invites suitably experienced suppliers to work with Natural England and the Nature Towns and Cities Partnership to scope and shape options for a 'Nature and Health Accelerator' change programme. The programme will be rooted in innovation and cultural change, to explore, develop and test how to mainstream nature and health approaches in urban settings. Central to the work will be the ability to engage with and co-create options for a future programme with leaders from multiple sectors (including but not limited to the environmental, health, physical activity, Place-Making and, economic growth sectors). The main task is to design and deliver a collaborative, cross sector co-design process to shape a future Nature and Health Programme. The goal of the programme will be to improve health, both at a neighbourhood (population) level and amongst targeted communities, by creating better access to high quality green and blue space and improved green infrastructure in our towns and cities as well as innovative new approaches to nature-based solutions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e711
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080561-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,999 Under £100K
Lots Value
£39,999 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 2025Yesterday
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 20252 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
Dave Bell
Contact Email
dave.bell@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

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