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title: "RDE747 UK Strategic Bracken Management Framework"
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published: "2025-02-26"
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# RDE747 UK Strategic Bracken Management Framework

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-03ffced5-46d3-4b5a-9178-54e04e543c5a

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## Summary

Natural England has completed the award stage for the tender titled "RDE747 UK Strategic Bracken Management Framework," under the category of Research and Development Consultancy Services. The project addresses land management issues concerning bracken through stakeholder engagement and analysis. The procurement was managed using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The framework is to be implemented across multiple regions, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and United Kingdom. The contract period begins on 14th February 2025 and ends on 31st March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research and development consultancy, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). By participating, businesses can engage with and provide solutions for strategic land management concerns, thus gaining valuable industry experience and exposure. The project was awarded to The James Hutton Institute, which will foster collaboration with Natural England, potentially leading to further partnerships and business growth within the environmental consultancy sector.

## Notice

This project will carry out stakeholder engagement consisting of a questionnaire and series of workshops with qualitative analysis to identify how stakeholders currently address land management issues concerning bracken on their land. It will identify how they would use a Framework tool, what they would find useful, and what data is currently difficult to identify.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6433a70e-65ed-46db-8e69-cbe09697696e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,200 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATURAL ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE JAMES HUTTON INSTITUTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2025 at 17:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6433a70e-65ed-46db-8e69-cbe09697696e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6433a70e-65ed-46db-8e69-cbe09697696e
  26th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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