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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
active
Procedure
open
Value
25000.0 GBP
Gross: 30000 GBP
Published
04 Dec 2025, 19:33
Deadline
08 Dec 2025, 12:00
Contract Start
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Contract End
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Category
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CPV
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Awarded To
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Official Source
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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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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

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Lot 1 Contract End: 2026-03-20T23:59:59Z

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

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