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title: "RDE904 - Exploring MNG and Marine Enhancement Funding Mechanisms"
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# RDE904 - Exploring MNG and Marine Enhancement Funding Mechanisms

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6294caf7-31ec-4017-a1d2-c90ab9f3be18

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## Summary

Natural England, a British public body, has completed a selective procurement process for research and development consultancy services under the title "RDE904 - Exploring MNG and Marine Enhancement Funding Mechanisms". The process culminated in the award stage, with Howell Marine Consulting securing the contract valued at £48,000. The consultancy project, which aims to conduct a comparative analysis of funding mechanisms, covers a wide geographic scope including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and the rest of the world. The contract period spans from 25th September 2025 to 31st March 2026. This tender was initiated as a call-off from a framework agreement by Defra, indicating a pre-established procurement framework and suggesting streamlined processes for the selected supplier.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy, particularly those with expertise in marine and environmental funding mechanisms. Although the current contract has been awarded to Howell Marine Consulting, businesses in this niche with a capacity to deliver on international projects, including the UK and other territories listed, may find similar opportunities beneficial for growth. The selective procurement method suggests that companies on established frameworks or with the capability to join such frameworks would be well-suited for future collaborations with public bodies like Natural England.

## Notice

The contractor will conduct a comparative analysis of existing and emerging funding mechanisms. Contract awarded by Defra

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/013e2aa2-245a-4ec8-85f3-5a6cdef7ac7b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,000 |
| 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 4DF |
| 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 | HOWELL MARINE CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Oct 2025 at 12:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/013e2aa2-245a-4ec8-85f3-5a6cdef7ac7b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/013e2aa2-245a-4ec8-85f3-5a6cdef7ac7b
  6th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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