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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

The procurement process initiated by Natural England, a central government public authority, is titled "Building the Evidence Base: Outcomes for Nature are Greater with Peoples Input Phase 2". The tender addresses the industry category of services, specifically focusing on test and evaluation, and is based in the United Kingdom. Currently in the tender stage, the process was updated on 15th July 2026. Interested parties must submit their quotations by 16:00 on 2nd September 2026, with any enquiries to be emailed by 09:00 on 1st August 2026. The contract is scheduled to commence on 17th September 2026 and conclude on 1st March 2027. The procurement method is an open competition below the threshold, aimed at increasing community engagement in nature recovery activities.

This opportunity creates significant prospects for businesses engaged in community engagement and nature recovery services. It seeks enterprises capable of conducting comparative analyses of community-involved case studies to further strengthen the evidence base and best practices in nature recovery. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to bid, highlighting the project's inclusivity. With a potential contract value up to £22,000, it provides an excellent growth opportunity for innovative companies that can demonstrate effective community engagement methodologies and deliver valuable insights into enhancing environmental outcomes.

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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/066599-2026
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
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 20262 months 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

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