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title: "Evidence Framework"
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buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND"
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# Evidence Framework

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3de11e9a-f741-4196-b293-06140f882666

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Evidence Framework" project, led by Natural England, has reached the award stage. This initiative falls under the category of research consultancy services and is located in the United Kingdom, specifically England. The call-off from a framework agreement involved a selective procurement method. The contract, valued at £24,525, is scheduled to run from 17th November 2025 to 27th February 2026. The tender period ended on 14th November 2025, with the award published on 3rd December 2025. This project aims to develop a framework to assess novel interventions for reducing nutrient pollution, supporting environmental measures proposed for conservation plans.

Businesses specialising in research consultancy services, especially SMEs, will find opportunities to grow by engaging with this project. Companies with expertise in developing environmental frameworks and assessing conservation measures are well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. Natural England, the buying organisation, has collaborated with THOMSON ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LIMITED, the large-scale supplier, for this project. This procurement creates prospects for businesses aiming to delve into governmental conservation contracts, tapping into the expertise required for such specialised services.

## Notice

Development of an Evidence Framework for Natural England to use when reviewing novel interventions proposed to reduce nutrient pollution. This will support the Nature Restoration Fund in assessing conservation measures proposed for Environmental Delivery Plans.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cae36f58-4ca6-4400-a1a8-e376bf00875c |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Nov 2025 - 27 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,525 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,525 |
| 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 | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THOMSON ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2025 at 08:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cae36f58-4ca6-4400-a1a8-e376bf00875c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cae36f58-4ca6-4400-a1a8-e376bf00875c
  3rd December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/70e45c93-5c1e-4400-be78-18e0650d763c
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/b04dea79-b33a-4198-82d3-9f9222a14906

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