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title: "Support and Development for the National Biodiversity Network and NBN Atlas"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c513"
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# Support and Development for the National Biodiversity Network and NBN Atlas

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c513

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## Summary

The contract titled "Support and Development for the National Biodiversity Network and NBN Atlas" has been awarded as of 7th July 2026, with the contract period extending until 31st March 2027 and a potential extension until 31st March 2028. The procurement process was managed by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on behalf of Natural England, a central government public authority headquartered in London. The procurement was conducted using a direct method below the threshold without competition, classifying it under the services category and focused on membership organisation services. The main supplier is the National Biodiversity Network Trust, situated in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for organisations involved in biodiversity data management and networking. The primary focus is on supporting an effective mechanism for mobilising and sharing biodiversity information, making it ideal for businesses specialising in environmental data analysis, citizen science, and collaborative ecological projects. Given the strategic ambitions of the NBN Trust, companies offering innovative data solutions and possessing a robust understanding of biodiversity networks stand to gain considerably from engaging with this contract. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the capacity to integrate into a wider community and contribute towards the strategic goals of the NBN Trust can particularly benefit from the collaborative nature of this project.

## Notice

Under this MoA the Partner will undertake activities to achieve the NBN Trust's four strategic ambitions, as set out in the Trust's 2022-2027 Strategy, Making Data Work for Nature: 1. The NBN Atlas is the 'go to' place for sharing, finding and accessing UK biodiversity data. 2. Biodiversity data is providing the evidence needed for nature's recovery. 3. Citizen science is valued, supported and expanded as a major source of biodiversity data. 4. The National Biodiversity Network is a well-connected and highly collaborative community with a united voice on key issues. The Authority will support the delivery of the NBN Trust strategy as required and recognise the role of the Partner as facilitator within a wider partnership. They will recognise and support the NBN as an effective mechanism for mobilising and sharing biodiversity information collected by them either through the direct activities of their staff or through contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063594-2026 |
| 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 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £89,716 |

## 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 | NATIONAL BIODIVERSITY NETWORK TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98100000 - Membership organisation services

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2026 at 11:08 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063594-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063594-2026
  7th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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