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24 Jun 2026 at 09:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by National Highways Limited, based in Birmingham, United Kingdom, for a contract titled "Nature Literacy Training" within the services industry category. This contract aims to deliver Biodiversity Literacy Practitioners Training for the Lower Thames Crossing Project. The procurement stage is complete as of 24th June 2026, with an award made to the Field Studies Council. The contract period is set from 6th July 2026 to 31st December 2026. The contract was awarded through a direct procurement method, executed below threshold without competition. The location for the project is throughout the United Kingdom, and the procurement process is aligned with the legal basis specified under UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for businesses specialising in specialist training services, particularly in biodiversity literacy and management. The awarded contract, valued at £17,555 (net), with a gross amount of £21,066, is notable for companies that offer training solutions in environmental literacy and public engagement. Large-scale organisations that have experience collaborating with central government bodies like National Highways and providing comprehensive training services in the environmental sector are well-positioned to compete effectively in similar opportunities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Nature Literacy Training

Notice Description

National Highways requires a training provider to deliver Biodiversity Literacy Practitioners Training for the Lower Thames Crossing Project.This training gives attendees a baseline understanding of biodiversity literacy, Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) and relates the concepts to the specific sites of the project. The training will encompass biodiversity action including measurement, protection, management and public engagement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bbbf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059243-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,555 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Jul 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6GA
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIELD STUDIES COUNCIL

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