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Building the Evidence Base: Outcomes for Nature are Greater with Peoples Input Phase 2

Natural England

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Summary of the contracting process

Natural England is commissioning a research and evaluation services project, “Building the Evidence Base: Outcomes for Nature are Greater with People Input – Phase 2”. The work will compare case-study sites across England, examining different approaches to community engagement and nature recovery activity. It is intended to strengthen the evidence base and develop best practice on how individuals and communities can contribute to nature recovery. The findings should support practical actions that increase engagement at both community and individual level. The buying organisation is Natural England, a central government public authority. Delivery is across England. The requirement is classified as test and evaluation services (CPV 73430000) and is presented as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises.

The procurement reached tender: Natural England invited quotations through a below-threshold open competition. There is one lot. The estimated value is £18,333 excluding VAT, or £22,000 including VAT. The contract is scheduled to run from 17 September 2026 to 1 March 2027. Clarification questions were to be submitted by 09:00 on 25 August 2026, and quotations were due by 16:00 on 2 September 2026. Bidders must provide a quotation meeting the Request for Quotation requirements and send it by email. The published submission terms state that electronic submission is not allowed. Award criteria are set out in the RFQ, which contains the full evaluation details. A draft contract and commercial response form are also provided.

This opportunity suits research, evaluation and consultancy suppliers with experience of building evidence bases and assessing outcomes in environmental or nature-recovery programmes. Strong candidates will be able to design and deliver comparative analysis across case-study sites, work with differing levels and types of community engagement, and interpret how individual and community action contributes to nature recovery. The work calls for capability in qualitative or mixed-method evaluation, evidence gathering, analysis and clear reporting, although the source does not prescribe specific accreditations or staff qualifications. Suppliers should have the capacity to complete a focused project for a central government client within the stated contract period. The requirement is expressly suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises, making it relevant to specialist research organisations as well as larger consultancies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Building the Evidence Base: Outcomes for Nature are Greater with Peoples Input Phase 2

Notice Description

To build on the existing work within Natural England that contributes towards strengthening the evidence base and building best practice where individuals and communities are engaged within nature recovery activities. This project will undertake a comparative analysis of case study sites within England with varying community engagement and nature recovery activities. Results from this project are aimed at allowing the the full power of engagement to be realised through community and individual level actions that can be taken to increase engagement of individuals and communities. Tenderers wishing to apply for this work should contact gwen.harvey@naturalengland.org.uk or Sunita.Welch@naturalengland.org.uk to request the Outcomes for Nature are Better with People Phase 1 report to inform the bid.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cb9d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081342-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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

73430000 - Test and evaluation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,333 Under £100K
Lots Value
£18,333 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Sep 2026 - 1 Mar 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

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