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

NATURAL ENGLAND

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Award

20 Jul 2026 at 14:37

TenderUpdate

25 Jun 2026 at 12:37

TenderUpdate

23 Jun 2026 at 14:46

TenderUpdate

23 Jun 2026 at 08:51

TenderUpdate

22 Jun 2026 at 10:35

Tender

11 Jun 2026 at 09:58

Summary of the contracting process

Natural England, a central government public authority in the United Kingdom, has completed its procurement process titled "Assessing the wider value of agri-environment scheme heritage actions for the natural environment and for people". The contract was awarded under an open competition method, specifically a below-threshold competition, and is categorized under research and development services related to consultancy. Located in London, the project commenced in early July 2026, with completion and invoicing due by mid-March 2027. The contract was awarded to ChamberlainWalker Economics Limited and is valued at £44,880 gross (£37,400 net) for a period ending on 28th February 2027.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services with a focus on environmental and heritage consultancy. The project involves engaging with scientific evidence and industry guidance to assess multi-objective benefits such as biodiversity and carbon sequestration, creating potential growth opportunities for firms with expertise in environmental consulting. SMEs like ChamberlainWalker Economics Limited, which showcases the capability and versatility to deliver such complex projects, stand to benefit from similar future opportunities from government bodies like Natural England seeking to meet Environmental Improvement Plan targets.

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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.

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 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

CHAMBERLAINWALKER ECONOMICS

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