Nature-based interventions evidence review: ecosystem function, benefits, and nature-related risks

NATURAL ENGLAND

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Tender

22 Jun 2026 at 09:43

Summary of the contracting process

Natural England, a central government public authority located in London, is currently in the tender stage for a project titled "Nature-based interventions evidence review: ecosystem function, benefits, and nature-related risks." This procurement, tagged under the research and development services industry category, seeks a thorough evidence review to assess the effectiveness of nature-based interventions. Open to competition under the below-threshold procurement method, interested suppliers must submit their quotations by 17 July 2026 at 5:00 PM BST. The project is set to begin on 29 July 2026 and conclude by 31 March 2027, with a contract value of £41,250.00 GBP.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental research, green finance, and related consultancy services to engage with a central government authority. Given the open competition format, small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community, and social enterprises are suitable for participating in this project. By contributing to the review of ecosystem services, businesses can enhance their portfolios with government engagement and forge paths in nature recovery initiatives. This is a particularly appealing venture for those looking to expand influence and establish long-term collaborations with public sector institutions.

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Notice Title

Nature-based interventions evidence review: ecosystem function, benefits, and nature-related risks

Notice Description

Natural England's Natural Capital Team is seeking to commission an evidence review that examines the confidence with which nature-based interventions deliver specific ecosystem services and benefits from nature, and reduce nature related risks. The nature-based interventions used will build on the evidence on priority actions for nature recovery from the State of Natural Capital Report for England 2024: Risks to nature and why it matters. The review's objectives are to: - Assess confidence in the ecosystem service/benefit outcomes for the framework of nature-based interventions. - Support a clearer, evidence-led relationship between interventions and ecosystem function, services, and benefits. - Offer decision-useful evidence on nature-based interventions acting as nature-based solutions (NbS), which can be used by a large suite of sectors including, but not limited to: environmental practitioners, business, planning, and green finance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b9cb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058372-2026
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£41,250 Under £100K
Lots Value
£41,250 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
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

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