Open16 days left · closes midday, Friday 16 October 2026

Evaluation of the pilot phase of Marine Recovery Action Plans

Natural England · Central government

In brief

Natural England is looking for suppliers for consultancy work (Yorkshire and the Humber, South West).

The estimated value is £35,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 17 months, starting 2 November 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Friday 16 October 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Bids by: midday, Friday 16 October 2026

Competition

Usually high: a median of 8 bids per contract for consultancy contracts in this region (from 79 awards in the last 12 months).

Tender documents

What the notice says

Natural England is testing a proposed process for developing Marine Recovery Action Plans (M-RAPs), and requires a light touch process evaluation (in keeping with the overall scale of the project) at two pilot M-RAP sites. The requirement is in two parts: (1) refining the existing draft evaluation plan and carrying out baseline evidence collection (to be completed by March 2027); and (2) collecting evidence at the project mid-point and conclusion to complete the evaluation, as well as scoping the outcome evaluation (to be completed by March 2028). Progress to Part 2 will be subject to the availability and confirmation of ongoing funding. The two pilot sites are separated geographically (Yorkshire and North Devon/the Severn Estuary), and it is preferred for the successful contractor to have personnel (or use subcontractors) located in both sites

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 16 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £35,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in Yorkshire and the Humber, South West?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Friday 16 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

30 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 092099-2026
30 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 092105-2026

About the buyer

Natural EnglandLast 12 months

Procurements

211

Awards

143

Suppliers it has used most for consultancy

Brickwall Films Ltd1 contract
Hodwell Associates1 contract

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From notice 092099-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 30 September 2026, last updated 30 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 30 September 2026.