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Summary of the contracting process

Natural England is seeking tenders for the project titled "Building the Evidence Base: Outcomes for Nature are Greater with Peoples Input Phase 2," focusing on the industry category of test and evaluation. This open competition procurement process is being undertaken under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54, and the project aims to enhance engagement in nature recovery activities across various sites in England. Interested parties must submit their quotations by 16:00 on 2 September 2026, with all clarification questions due by 09:00 on 25 August 2026. The contract is valued at £22,000 gross and spans from 17 September 2026 to 1 March 2027. The procurement stage is active, with submission requirements outlined in the attached Request for Quotation (RFQ).

This tender provides a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) focusing on environmental engagement and recovery services to enhance their portfolio. Businesses with expertise in community engagement, environmental consultancy, and related evaluation services would be well-suited to compete. By participating, companies can contribute to improving environmental outcomes while expanding their service offerings and establishing a partnership with a central government authority, Natural England.

How relevant is this notice?

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cb9d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072974-2026
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

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
3 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 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

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

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