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title: "Review of land management options"
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# Review of land management options

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e137537d-eb67-4e1e-b6bf-6d26147ca099

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Natural England seeking a review of land management options for its National Nature Reserves (NNRs), managed by DEFRA as the buying organisation. The contract, titled "Review of land management options," falls under the industry category of General management consultancy services, with CPV classification 79411000, and aims to achieve savings through better management strategies. The procurement stage is at the award phase, as the contract was awarded on 12th December 2025. The selective procurement method used in this process involved a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £330,840, spans from 12th January 2026 to 30th January 2026, and covers various locations including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for large-scale consultancy firms with expertise in managing extensive conservation projects. Businesses well-suited for this contract should have substantial operational capabilities and experience in sustainable financing and asset management. By securing such government contracts, firms can bolster their portfolios and establish themselves as leaders in the field of environmental consultancy. Though it is less suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, large firms like McKinsey & Company, Inc. United Kingdom, the awarded supplier, demonstrate their capability in undertaking projects of this magnitude and complexity. This procurement offers a strategic advantage to businesses aiming to engage in large-scale conservation initiatives with potential commercial opportunities.

## Notice

As part of our significant savings and efficiencies challenge, Natural England (NE) have highlighted an opportunity to achieve savings by better managing their National Nature Reserves (NNRs). NE manages 2/3rds of NNRs across England with the rest being managed by organisations such as the RSPB, National Trust and Local Wildlife Trusts. NE spends approx. PS10m a year managing these sites and NE are keen to reduce this cost through exploring savings in areas such as their Operating Model, Sustainable Financing, Commercial Opportunities and Asset Management.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09df45d2-fe1b-4d49-8535-2502dabbbfa6 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Jan 2026 - 30 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £330,840 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £330,840 |
| 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 | DEFRA |
| 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 | MCKINSEY & COMPANY, INC. UNITED KINGDOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2025 at 08:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09df45d2-fe1b-4d49-8535-2502dabbbfa6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09df45d2-fe1b-4d49-8535-2502dabbbfa6
  12th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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