Tender

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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TenderUpdate

30 Jan 2026 at 10:49

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23 Jan 2026 at 13:27

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

22 Jan 2026 at 14:25

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Natural England, a central government authority located in London, is currently in the Tender stage of procuring services for producing effective communications materials for their Protected Site Strategies (PSS) programme. This project aims to enhance the PSS Strategic Communications and Engagement Plan by developing creative materials targeted at stakeholder groups less familiar with Natural England. The tender invites quotations for services under the environmental services category, with a focus on delivery within the United Kingdom. Submissions are to be made by 17:00 on 3rd February 2026, with the contract set to commence on 10th February 2026 and end on 31st March 2026. The procurement method is an open competition below the threshold, highlighting an approachable opportunity for suppliers meeting the outlined criteria.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses adept in creative communications, especially those experienced in engaging diverse stakeholder groups within the environmental sector. Companies with a robust portfolio in strategic communication planning and execution will find this project a fitting avenue to showcase their expertise. Participation could not only enhance business portfolios but also build partnerships with a prominent public authority like Natural England. This could be especially advantageous for small-to-medium enterprises seeking to expand their reach and establish presence within public sector projects focused on environmental strategies.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060c5a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008348-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Feb 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
Olivia Hancock-Tomlin
Contact Email
rfqmailboxpss@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

Further Information

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