Open tenders / Consultancy & research
Open tender · Notice 092099-2026
Evaluation of the pilot phase of Marine Recovery Action Plans
- Value
- £35k
- Closes
- 16 Oct 2026 (1 days)
- Where
- North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West
- Lots
- 1
- Suitable for SMEs
- Yes, says the buyer
- Contract
- 2 Nov 2026 – 31 Mar 2027
In plain English
Natural England wants a consultant to carry out a light-touch evaluation of its pilot Marine Recovery Action Plans at two sites, Yorkshire and North Devon/the Severn Estuary. Phase one (refining the evaluation plan and baseline evidence) runs to March 2027, with a possible second phase to March 2028 subject to funding.
Good fit for: Small evaluation or environmental consultancy firms with marine or conservation policy experience.
- Preference for staff or subcontractors in both pilot locations
it is preferred for the successful contractor to have personnel (or use subcontractors) located in both sites
- Later phase not guaranteed
Progress to Part 2 will be subject to the availability and confirmation of ongoing funding
Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.
What the buyer says
Natural England 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
Procedure: Below threshold - open competition (Open: anyone can bid (a lower-value contract with lighter rules)). Published 30 Sep 2026.
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