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Systematic Conservation Planning (SCP) tool, Phase 2 (2025-26).

NATURAL ENGLAND

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15 Jan 2026 at 14:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Natural England involves the development and implementation of a Systematic Conservation Planning (SCP) Tool, Phase 2, for the period 2025-2026. This initiative falls under the environmental services category, focusing on ensuring that the statutory framework for Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) can adapt to climate change. The project is located in the United Kingdom and was managed by the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. The procurement method used was a direct, below-threshold, non-competitive process. The contracting stage is complete as of 15th January 2026, with the contract potentially extendable by two months beyond its initial end date of 31st March 2026.

This contract presents a notable opportunity for businesses involved in environmental services, particularly those experienced in climate change risk assessment and conservation planning. Large-scale research institutions and companies with expertise in adaptive delivery strategies will find this project aligned with their capabilities. The pre-established direct procurement method indicates that the opportunity was strategically awarded to the University of York, highlighting the potential for organisations with strong governmental and research institution ties to engage in similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

Systematic Conservation Planning (SCP) tool, Phase 2 (2025-26).

Notice Description

Natural England has implemented a SSSI Future Reforms (SSSIFR) project to investigate whether the statutory framework for Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) will support the natural world's increasing dynamism as it responds to climate change. This includes whether the legal framework will need to evolve to better protect habitats and species during rapid ecological change. These reforms have also included development of a Climate Change Risk Assessment (CCRA) that has now been embedded within the Whole Feature Assessment (WFA) and Pressures System as part of SSSI condition monitoring reform, from April 2023. Sites identified at high risk (scoring 4/5) to Climate Change trigger the need to develop an Adaptive Delivery Plan (ADP) to carry out a more in-depth evaluation of climate change vulnerability and identify adaptation responses based on the Resist-Accept-Direct (RAD) Framework developed by the US National Park Service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0606cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003554-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,966 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jan 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
Additional Buyers

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

Contact Name
Harjinder Grewal
Contact Email
procurement@defra.gov.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

UNIVERSITY OF YORK

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