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Measuring Nature's Comeback: KPI Framework for Sherwood Forest and Mercia Mudwoods

NATURAL ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Feb 2026 at 08:27

Tender

15 Jan 2026 at 12:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "Measuring Nature's Comeback: KPI Framework for Sherwood Forest and Mercia Mudwoods" was initiated by Natural England, a public authority within the central government sector. The tender involves generating Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Sherwood Forest and Mercia Mudwoods, including a review of Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) with a roadmap towards favourable conditions. Located in London, Natural England led the procurement process through an open competition method below the threshold, aiming to select services within the UK region UKF. The tender reached the award stage on 25th February 2026, with Middlemarch Environmental Limited being the chosen supplier, having started contract delivery on 16th February 2026, effective until 31st March 2026.

This tender opens opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services and performance review. As the procurement method was an open competition, SMEs in the industry could leverage this project to showcase their expertise in environmental management and potentially collaborate with Natural England on future projects. Businesses located in the UK, specifically those familiar with the ecological vision for Priority Places like Sherwood Forest and Mercia Mudwoods, stand well-positioned to engage with such tenders. The provision of KPIs and roadmap planning presents a favourable avenue for companies focusing on environmental metrics and sustainability consulting to expand their service portfolio and client base.

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Notice Title

Measuring Nature's Comeback: KPI Framework for Sherwood Forest and Mercia Mudwoods

Notice Description

Generating KPIs for one of Natural England's Priority Places, the Sherwood Forest and Mercia Mudwoods. KPIs should be applicable to the Priority Place vision and usable for the partnerships in the area. The second part of the brief is to review the SSSIs and their notified features to generate a roadmap to favourable condition with timescales.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060687
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016709-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79313000 - Performance review services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,333 Under £100K
Lots Value
£8,333 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£7,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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
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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
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MIDDLEMARCH ENVIRONMENTAL

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