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title: "RDE956 - Recreational Disturbance visitor management and mitigation"
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# RDE956 - Recreational Disturbance visitor management and mitigation

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9166f37b-c545-48b3-97af-76687fe7c000

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## Summary

The procurement process, managed by Natural England, pertains to the "RDE956 - Recreational Disturbance Visitor Management and Mitigation" contract, which delves into research and development consultancy services within the environmental conservation industry. This contract, valued at £49,829.36, involves managing the impacts of recreational disturbance on protected sites, with an emphasis on evidence-based conservation measures. The procurement follows a selective method and is a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 1st December 2025 to 31st March 2026, covering a wide geographical scope including the UK and British Overseas Territories. The award phase concluded with Eunomia Research & Consulting Ltd. being selected as the supplier, and key dates were the award decision on 26th November 2025 and the publication on 4th December 2025.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for those in the research and environmental consulting sectors, particularly businesses that specialise in visitor management and conservation practices. While it specifies a non-applicability for SMEs and VCSEs, larger firms with expertise in environmental strategy and governance may find this a fitting opportunity to enhance their portfolio through collaboration with government authorities. By participating, businesses can leverage their capabilities to support ecological conservation efforts on a significant scale, potentially boosting their visibility in national and international sectors.

## Notice

Three sub-projects looking at evidence around management of visitors to protected sites and conservation measures to address the negative impacts of recreational disturbance. Contract awarded by Defra.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa05e74d-0e5f-455c-a225-c18e8d09c6e1 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,829 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,829 |
| 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 | EUNOMIA RESEARCH & CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2025 at 15:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa05e74d-0e5f-455c-a225-c18e8d09c6e1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa05e74d-0e5f-455c-a225-c18e8d09c6e1
  4th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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