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
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
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.
External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079948-2025
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Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Value: GBP 25,000
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 30,000
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-01-05T00:00:00Z
Lot 1 Contract End: 2026-03-20T23:59:59Z
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
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