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title: "Finance for net zero: How nature-based solutions and ecosystem services could provide greater financial benefits for the net zero agenda in Cambridgeshire"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058070"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-11-26"
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# Finance for net zero: How nature-based solutions and ecosystem services could provide greater financial benefits for the net zero agenda in Cambridgeshire

Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058070

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Cambridgeshire County Council focuses on integrating nature-based solutions to enhance financial outcomes for the net zero agenda within the region. This project falls under the services industry category, specifically involving research and development services and consultancy aimed at low carbon energy initiatives. The awarded contract, concluded on 30th November 2025, was part of an open procurement process executed below the threshold for open competition. The buyer operates from Alconbury Weald, Huntingdon, and considered proposals from suppliers throughout the UK. The process spanned from planning to award, establishing a contract that began on 3rd November 2025 and will continue until 16th January 2026, highlighting the transition from a tender stage to an active contract with Nature Advisory Services Ltd as the supplier.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in environmental consultancy, financial consultancy, and related services, particularly those focusing on sustainable development and net zero initiatives. SMEs with a strong background in research, analysis, and ecosystem services are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. By participating, businesses can contribute to innovative approaches in monetising biodiversity and lending expertise to bolster the investment case for nature-inclusive projects. The involvement in such projects not only promises financial growth but also positions businesses as key players in advancing sustainable development goals aligned with governmental policies.

## Notice

The Council is looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced UK-based service provider to undertake research and analysis of the role nature-based solutions could play in the financial viability of low carbon energy projects. This project is looking to develop a theoretical, evidence-based report to improve understanding of how nature-based solutions and ecosystem services could: * Deliver financial benefits in the context of net zero projects * Reduce long-term climate and operational risks associated with projects * Strengthen the investment case for nature-inclusive energy or infrastructure schemes * Explore mechanisms for monetising biodiversity or ecosystem services * Generate 1-2 plausible demonstrator concepts that could be taken forward The main deliverables will include the Main report presenting the key findings of the research, an executive summary and a slide pack of the report findings. The contract for this programme will run for approximately 2 months, concluding on the 30th November 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077267-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Nov 2025 - 16 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | £40,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £31,592 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | ALCONBURY WEALD, HUNTINGDON |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE28 4YE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH41 Peterborough |
| Local authority | Peterborough |
| Electoral ward | Fletton and Stanground |
| Westminster constituency | North West Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | TLH11 Peterborough, TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATURE ADVISORY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 26 Nov 2025 at 13:34 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077267-2025
- 4 Aug 2025 at 14:11 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045705-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077267-2025
  26th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045705-2025
  4th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=63192afa-666c-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True
  to submit a bid for this opportunity, please go to the Council's Etendering portal: https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=63192afa-666c-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True

## Notice URLs

- https://NatureAdvisoryServices.com/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?p=ea3edb62-3a92-eb11-810c-005056b64545&v=2
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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