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Wealden Heaths - Strategic Recreation Management Evaluation

Natural England

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Natural England

Buyer Address: Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street, London, UKI32, SW1P 4DF, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Victoria Hawkins

Contact Email: victoria.hawkins@naturalengland.org.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
open
Value
21812.5 GBP
Published
07 Jan 2026, 08:36
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
05 Jan 2026, 00:00
Contract End
31 Mar 2026, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
LEPUS CONSULTING LTD
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Natural England seeks a supplier to deliver a high-level analysis of recreation management approaches from other UK and European sites to inform strategy for the Wealden Heaths National Nature Reserve (NNR), a 2,700-hectare lowland heath landscape under high visitor pressure, in Surrey. The work includes reviewing external mitigation projects and funding models, assessing ecological risks, exploring enforcement options, and summarising engagement strategies. The outcome will be a concise evidence-based report with practical recommendations for a locally adapted recreation and biodiversity management strategy. Suppliers should demonstrate expertise in ecological assessment, policy analysis, and stakeholder engagement.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

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