Award

Fundraising Consultant

NATURAL ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

11 May 2026 at 14:17

TenderUpdate

20 Mar 2026 at 17:14

TenderUpdate

19 Mar 2026 at 14:00

Tender

05 Mar 2026 at 13:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Natural England, a public authority within the central government located at Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street, London, was for a contract titled "Fundraising Consultant." This contract was aimed at acquiring services for less than 10 months to support the development of a fundraising strategy and income generation for an externally funded project. The main procurement category is services, with the process being classified under business and management consultancy and financial consultancy services. The procurement followed an open method called "Below threshold - open competition," and was in the award stage as of 11 May 2026. The contract commenced on 9 April 2026 and is set to conclude on 16 August 2026, focusing on the United Kingdom, specifically the region UKD.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and consultancy businesses, particularly those specialised in financial management and business consultancy services. With a contract value of £14,280, it allows SMEs like Hodwell Associates, the awarded supplier, to expand their client base and enhance their portfolio in government project support. The open procurement method encourages wide competition, enabling businesses equipped with relevant expertise and a focus on developing strategic fundraising capabilities to enter this crucial domain of public sector consulting. Such opportunities are perfectly tailored for businesses aiming to establish or solidify their presence in the public procurement market.

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Notice Title

Fundraising Consultant

Notice Description

Fundraising consultant, contracted for less than 10 months to support development of a fundraising strategy and income generation for an externally funded project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06631c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043086-2026
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

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


CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,920 Under £100K
Lots Value
£11,920 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,900 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
8 Apr 2026 - 16 Aug 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
TLD North West (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HODWELL ASSOCIATES

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