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Assessing the wider value of agri-environment scheme heritage actions for the natural environment and for people

Natural England

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20 Jul 2026 at 15:37

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25 Jun 2026 at 13:37

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Summary of the contracting process

Natural England commissioned research and related consultancy on the wider value of heritage actions within agri-environment schemes. The work examines co-benefits for biodiversity, soil health, water quality, carbon sequestration, heritage, landscape character, access and engagement, including how these actions support Environmental Improvement Plan targets. It also covers the value for money of the actions, evidence gaps and priorities for further research. Required outputs include a scoping review of scientific literature, journals and industry guidance, a findings report, a one-page or infographic briefing for a non-technical audience, and a webinar. The work is delivered across the United Kingdom for Natural England, a central government public authority. The procurement is for services, classified as research and development and related consultancy services.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded following a below-threshold open competition. There was one lot. Quotations were due by 12 noon on 3 July 2026. The estimated value was £40,000 excluding VAT, or £48,000 including VAT. The award was made to CHAMBERLAINWALKER ECONOMICS LIMITED, a London-based SME. The resulting contract was signed on 17 July 2026, has a value of £37,400 excluding VAT, or £44,880 including VAT, and runs from 20 July 2026 to 28 February 2027. The contract records the procurement as active. Evaluation was based on the requirements in the Request for Quotation, with the detailed award criteria set out there. Participation was reserved to organisations in the United Kingdom.

This procurement indicates demand from Natural England for applied research that connects agri-environment policy, heritage actions and environmental outcomes. A credible future supplier would need to review and assess scientific papers, journals and industry guidance, establish a clear evidence baseline, identify gaps, and analyse multiple benefits rather than a single environmental outcome. Relevant capability includes evaluating biodiversity, soils, water, carbon, landscape, heritage, public access and engagement, linking findings to Environmental Improvement Plan targets, and quantifying wider value for money. Suppliers should also be able to turn technical research into a clear report, concise public-facing visual or briefing material, and a webinar. UK-based research or consultancy SMEs with environmental policy knowledge, evidence synthesis, economic appraisal and strong communication capability are particularly well placed to compete when this requirement returns.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Assessing the wider value of agri-environment scheme heritage actions for the natural environment and for people

Notice Description

The aim of the project is to establish a baseline of the available evidence for the co-benefits provided by AES heritage actions. The aim is supported by these objectives: assess the range of multi-objective benefits (including but not limited to evidence on biodiversity, soil health, water quality, carbon sequestration, heritage, landscape character, access and engagement); identify where heritage actions contribute to Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP) targets; quantify the wider VfM of the heritage actions; identify evidence gaps and further research needs. The review will also identify gaps in the current evidence base that limit robust assessment of these cobenefits. The outputs of the project are: scoping review of scientific papers, journals, industry guidance to enable an assessment of multi-objective benefits; report on the findings; infographic or one page briefing paper for a non-technical audience; and a webinar. The project will start in early July 2026 and must be completed and invoiced by mid-March 2027.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b290
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068360-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Jul 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 6-12 months
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
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
Postcode Area
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

ChamberlainWalker Economics

Further Information

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