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Produce effective communications materials for the Protected Site Strategies (PSS) programme. These will feed into the second iteration of the PSS Advisory Guidance.

NATURAL ENGLAND

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Award

23 Feb 2026 at 08:47

TenderUpdate

30 Jan 2026 at 10:49

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23 Jan 2026 at 13:27

Tender

22 Jan 2026 at 14:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was organised by Natural England, a central government public authority based in London, United Kingdom. The contract was awarded for producing effective communication materials for the Protected Site Strategies (PSS) programme, which will contribute to the second iteration of the PSS Advisory Guidance. This procurement, in the services category with a focus on environmental services, followed an open competition method below the threshold. The tender phase was active with a submission deadline on 3rd February 2026, while the contract period runs from 10th February 2026 to 31st March 2026. The awarded contractor, Whistlejacket, was selected to provide these services, with the contract signed on 9th February 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in creative and strategic communication services, particularly those with experience in environmental content production. Companies that can effectively engage with diverse stakeholder groups, especially those less familiar with Natural England's operations, would be well-suited to this opportunity. The contract valued at £36,022.8 gross, offers a platform for growth and recognition within the sector, enabling the winning supplier to demonstrate their expertise in supporting governmental environmental programmes through strategic and impactful communications.

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Notice Title

Produce effective communications materials for the Protected Site Strategies (PSS) programme. These will feed into the second iteration of the PSS Advisory Guidance.

Notice Description

This commission requires the supplier to produce creative and effective communications materials for the Protected Site Strategies (PSS) programme. This will include advisory assistance with the campaign elements of the PSS Strategic Communications and Engagement Plan (to be shared with the contractor), particularly with respect to engaging stakeholder groups who do not commonly work in close partnership with Natural England. These materials will support the role out of the first tranche of PSS by filling any gaps identified in version 1.0 of the Advisory Guidance and will subsequently contribute towards the second version of the Advisory Guidance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060c5a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015893-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,019 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
10 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

WHISTLEJACKET

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