--- title: "UKRI-5278 Connecting People with Nature" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d0b9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05d0b9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d0b9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d0b9.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)" published: "2025-10-21" --- # UKRI-5278 Connecting People with Nature Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d0b9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05d0b9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d0b9.json) ## Summary UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has initiated a tender process titled "UKRI-5278 Connecting People with Nature," which aims to design and deliver up to three projects engaging a broad range of audiences with nature. This procurement relates to the education and training services sector and is being conducted in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. The opportunity is currently in the tender stage with significant dates including an enquiry deadline of 7th November 2025 and a submission deadline of 11th November 2025. The procurement method is an open competition under the category of services, with a total contract value of £135,000. Contract periods for each lot are expected to start on 26th November 2025 and end by 31st March 2026, with optional two-week extensions available. The primary legal basis for this procurement is UK legislation 2023/54. This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those experienced in delivering education and training services related to environmental engagement and sustainability. It underscores three themes: environmental security, green growth, and responsible innovation. Businesses that can contribute to predicting environmental changes, promoting climate change adaptation, and harnessing novel technologies are well-suited to participate, especially those classified as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The procurement focuses not only on technical and quality aspects, which make up 70% of the award criteria, but also considers price, accounting for 30%. This balanced approach encourages high-quality submissions supporting sustainable public benefit, offering growth prospects for participating businesses. ## Notice UKRI-NERC wishes to establish Contract(s) for the design and delivery of up to three (3) projects, to connect and engage a broad range of audiences with nature. ### Lot Information Lot #2: Environmental security NERC priorities under this theme include: increase our power to predict environmental change; integrate geopolitical and environmental risks; build resilience in critical systems. During a recent consultation exercise participants identified that many key environmental issues affecting us are linked to climate change and the need to address the negative impacts of the climate crisis in areas such as food security, energy, waste management air and soil quality, climate inequalities and transport. Renewal: Contracts shall be Completed by 31st March 2026, with optional extensions of 2 x 2-week periods from commencement of the Contract. Lot#1 Green Growth NERC priorities under this theme include: tackle climate change mitigation and adaptation together; deliver prosperity through effective management and restoration of the environment; maximise the value of the environment to the UK economy. Public dialogues have highlighted access to green spaces and nature (and the inequalities that affect it) as a key priority. They also identified collaboration between social and environmental scientists, sustainable food systems and action to address biodiversity loss as important areas for future focus. Renewal: Contracts shall be Completed by 31st March 2026, with optional extensions of 2 x 2-week periods from commencement of the Contract. Lot #3: Responsible innovation NERC priorities under this theme include: harness novel technology; robust evidence without advocacy; innovate from our data. Understanding the impacts of innovative technologies to ensure they are being used for positive benefit and public good was identified as the main priority by the public audiences recently consulted. Renewal: Contracts shall be Completed by 31st March 2026, with optional extensions of 2 x 2-week periods from commencement of the Contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067103-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 26 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £112,500 | | Lots value | £112,500 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) | | Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 1FL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney | | Westminster constituency | Swindon North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 21 Oct 2025 at 12:35 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067103-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067103-2025 21st October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://ukri2.my.site.com - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.ukri.org/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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