--- title: "Testing problem-solving in response to Protected Site pressures" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2df37f81-703e-42a1-9187-0c1382d69764" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2df37f81-703e-42a1-9187-0c1382d69764" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2df37f81-703e-42a1-9187-0c1382d69764.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2df37f81-703e-42a1-9187-0c1382d69764.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2025-06-18" --- # Testing problem-solving in response to Protected Site pressures Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2df37f81-703e-42a1-9187-0c1382d69764 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2df37f81-703e-42a1-9187-0c1382d69764) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2df37f81-703e-42a1-9187-0c1382d69764.json) ## Summary Natural England, based in Cambridge, England, has concluded the award stage of a public procurement process titled "Testing problem-solving in response to Protected Site pressures." The contract involves a nine-month engagement, employing environmental criminology methods to address issues within the Thames Solent Basin Protected Area. The procurement falls under the category of Research and Development services and related consultancy services, with the procurement conducted via an open procedure below the threshold. The tender was initially published on 17th June 2024, and businesses were required to submit their quotations by 9th July 2024. The contract commenced on 15th August 2024 and is valued at GBP 49,999. This tender represents a significant opportunity for SMEs, particularly those with expertise in environmental consultancy and research. By working alongside Natural England, businesses can enhance their credentials in problem-solving methodologies specific to environmental settings. The procurement aims to identify current capabilities and potential improvements in data and practices within the protected area sector, offering a growth avenue for companies skilled in environmental analysis and consulting. UCL Consultants Limited, a recognised SME, has been awarded the contract, highlighting the potential for similar organisations to compete successfully in future tenders of this nature. ## Notice A 9 month contract to apply the problem-solving approach of environmental criminology, to a specific Protected Area (Thames Solent Basin). The overall aim of the project is to assess what is useful about taking the Thames Solent team of rangers and ecologists through the SARA process (or similar). Two key objectives are to therefore (a) identify what is currently possible given the team's existing data and practices, and (b) what improvements may be useful. A gap analysis is foreseen for this latter aspect. Additional information: To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached. Your response must be sent to jennifer.mailley@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on 09/07/2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to jennifer.mailley@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f86ad4ca-6d58-4fcd-83cb-04ff1659378d | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | 9 Jul 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 13 Aug 2024 | | Contract period | 14 Aug 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £49,999 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £49,999 | | 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 | CAMBRIDGE | | Post town | Cambridge | | Postcode | CB2 8DR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | | ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC | | Local authority | Cambridge | | Electoral ward | Petersfield | | Westminster constituency | Cambridge | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | UCL CONSULTANTS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 18 Jun 2025 at 10:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f86ad4ca-6d58-4fcd-83cb-04ff1659378d - 17 Jun 2024 at 10:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5da01f1a-d6fb-485a-9fbd-42fc7afed0fd - 17 Jun 2024 at 09:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5da01f1a-d6fb-485a-9fbd-42fc7afed0fd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f86ad4ca-6d58-4fcd-83cb-04ff1659378d 18th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5da01f1a-d6fb-485a-9fbd-42fc7afed0fd 17th June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e880fab5-2172-429a-95b3-0faebfeaa6c3 RFQ - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/316cd250-1724-4162-8c8a-d73fc34d08ee - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eacc1d63-2868-4767-a032-81bbaca9093f - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cf7f4f9a-5218-4ab2-a29e-e6509bc93785 RFQ - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b119a7a8-f2d7-4593-9f83-346ec5d5d1aa - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/1522004b-6ff8-4f59-ba0a-3f54ccd981a2 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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