---
title: "Economic Valuation of marine wildlife watching/nature-based tourism in England"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e328"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND"
published: "2025-11-18"
---

# Economic Valuation of marine wildlife watching/nature-based tourism in England

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e328

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Economic Valuation of marine wildlife watching/nature-based tourism in England" was conducted by Natural England, based in London. The process fell under the 'services' category, specifically focusing on research consultancy services. The tender went through a direct procurement method below the threshold and without competition, as per the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54. Although the tendering stage is complete, the related contract was actively signed on 5th September 2025 and is set to run from 8th September 2025 until 16th March 2026. This project addresses the region of the UK and aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the economic impact of nature-based tourism.

This contract presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses with expertise in environmental economics or consultancy services related to tourism and wildlife. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), similar to the supplier awarded—Economics for the Environment Consultancy Limited—are well-positioned to compete in this sector, particularly those that offer specialised knowledge of the UK market and the ability to deliver detailed economic assessments. Participation in such projects can enhance credibility and provide exposure to governmental departments like Natural England, facilitating future collaborations.

## Notice

STA - Economic Valuation of marine wildlife watching/nature-based tourism in England

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074702-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Sep 2025 - 16 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £39,583 |

## Status

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

## 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 | ECONOMICS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2025 at 11:34 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074702-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074702-2025
  18th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.eftec.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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