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title: "SSSI Vascular Plant Surveys"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066761"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND"
published: "2026-03-11"
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# SSSI Vascular Plant Surveys

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066761

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## Summary

This procurement process, managed by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on behalf of Natural England, concerns the "SSSI Vascular Plant Surveys" project. The procurement falls under the environmental services industry category and takes place within the United Kingdom. It has reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 21st January 2026, and the services set to commence on 1st April 2026, concluding on 31st March 2028. Natural England operates from London and is classified as a public authority central government entity. The procurement method used was direct, under a below-threshold process without competition.

This tender presents an opportunity for growth specifically for businesses involved in environmental services and those with expertise in vascular plant assessments. It is particularly suitable for SMEs that can leverage partnerships for ecological surveys and data utilisation. The Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland, an SME supplier, capitalises on its vast records and volunteer network to assist Natural England in conducting SSSI plant feature condition assessments. Businesses in similar fields can explore collaboration or tender participation as these initiatives facilitate operational scope in environmental monitoring and conservation efforts.

## Notice

This is a partnership project between Natural England and the Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland (BSBI), the purpose of which is to help NE utilise BSBI vascular plant records and volunteers for SSSI plant feature condition assessments

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021851-2026 |
| 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 | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £88,493 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATURAL ENGLAND |
| Additional buyers | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS |
| 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 | THE BOTANICAL SOCIETY OF BRITAIN AND IRELAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 33184200 - Vascular prostheses
- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2026 at 14:47 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021851-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021851-2026
  11th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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