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SSSI Vascular Plant Surveys

NATURAL ENGLAND

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11 Mar 2026 at 14:47

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, managed by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on behalf of Natural England, concerns the "SSSI Vascular Plant Surveys" project. The procurement falls under the environmental services industry category and takes place within the United Kingdom. It has reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 21st January 2026, and the services set to commence on 1st April 2026, concluding on 31st March 2028. Natural England operates from London and is classified as a public authority central government entity. The procurement method used was direct, under a below-threshold process without competition.

This tender presents an opportunity for growth specifically for businesses involved in environmental services and those with expertise in vascular plant assessments. It is particularly suitable for SMEs that can leverage partnerships for ecological surveys and data utilisation. The Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland, an SME supplier, capitalises on its vast records and volunteer network to assist Natural England in conducting SSSI plant feature condition assessments. Businesses in similar fields can explore collaboration or tender participation as these initiatives facilitate operational scope in environmental monitoring and conservation efforts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SSSI Vascular Plant Surveys

Notice Description

This is a partnership project between Natural England and the Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland (BSBI), the purpose of which is to help NE utilise BSBI vascular plant records and volunteers for SSSI plant feature condition assessments

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066761
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021851-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

33184200 - Vascular prostheses

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£88,493 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND
Additional Buyers

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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
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

THE BOTANICAL SOCIETY OF BRITAIN AND IRELAND

Further Information

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