Tender

Ask AI about this notice

Summarise, research or assess it with AI

View Markdown

Share this notice

Send this contract to a colleague

Nature recovery and intangible cultural heritage

Natural England

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Tender

19 Oct 2026 at 14:55

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Natural England is commissioning research services to explore how intangible cultural heritage, also called living heritage, can contribute to nature recovery. The work covers a review of published and grey literature on relevant practices and their potential application in nature recovery projects. The contractor will use the findings to draft an annex to existing guidance, using a template supplied by Natural England, for discussion and agreement with partner organisations. The work also includes short case studies showing how these practices are, or could be, used in nature recovery projects, plus photographs suitable for publication with the necessary permissions. The buying organisation is Natural England. Delivery is in the United Kingdom.

Natural England invited quotations through a below-threshold open competition. The contract covers one lot. Quotations were to be submitted by email by 11pm on 12 November 2026; clarification questions were also to be sent by email, with non-commercially sensitive questions and answers circulated to tenderers. The contract period was set from 3 December 2026 to 19 March 2027. The estimated value is £20,833 excluding VAT (£25,000 including VAT). The stated evaluation basis is set out in full in the Request for Quotation. The process reached the tender stage, when the buyer invited offers.

This opportunity suits research providers with the ability to conduct a literature review spanning both published and grey sources, and to interpret living heritage practices in the context of nature recovery. Suppliers should be able to translate research findings into clear guidance material using a supplied template, and to prepare concise, relevant case studies for discussion with partner organisations. The requirement also calls for photography suitable for publication, with the rights and permissions needed for its use. Strong candidates will therefore combine research and analytical skills with practical nature recovery or cultural heritage knowledge, clear writing, case-study development and access to suitable photography. The work is a short, focused assignment involving a review, draft guidance annex, illustrative examples and publication-ready images.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Nature recovery and intangible cultural heritage

Notice Description

The contractor will carry out a literature review on the published and grey literature as it relates to Intangible Cultural Heritage (also known as Living Heritage) practices and how they may be applied in nature recovery projects.Using the results of the literature review, the successful contractor will provide a draft annexe to the guidance , using a template that will be provided, which can be used as the basis of discussion and agreement with our partner organisations. You will provide a selection of short case studies to illustrate how these practices are or might be used in nature recovery projects. You will also provide photographs in a format suitable for publication and with the necessary permissions to be used in this publication.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078af5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/098575-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,833 Under £100K
Lots Value
£20,833 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Dec 2026 - 19 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
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

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

Loading OCDS record...