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Open tender · Notice 101219-2026

Assessment of Deer Management Capacity and Workforce in and around the New Forest National Park

New Forest National Park Authority

Value
£25k
Closes
20 Nov 2026 (12 days)
Where
South East
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Yes, says the buyer
Contract
4 Dec 2026 – 31 Mar 2027

In plain English

New Forest National Park Authority wants a consultant to assess how much deer management capacity and workforce exists in and around the New Forest National Park, building an evidence base for a deer management strategy and action plan it is preparing with Natural England and the Forestry Commission. The work runs from 4 December 2026 to 31 March 2027, with an estimated value of £25,000 and bids due by 12 noon on 20 November 2026.

Good fit for: Small environmental or countryside consultancies with experience in wildlife, land management or workforce research.

Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.

What the buyer says

The New Forest National Park Authority, Natural England and Forestry Commission are working together to convene experts and stakeholders to produce a Protected Site Strategy (PSS) and Strategic Action Plan (SAP) for deer management for the New Forest National Park and surrounding area. Effective and sustainable deer management is a critical component of achieving outcomes for nature and is dependent on a skilled and sufficiently resourced workforce. This commission seeks to develop a robust evidence base on current deer management capacity and capability within and supporting the project area geography.

Getting the documents

Attached to the official notice, free to download without registering:

The buyer's e-tendering site: supplier.in-tend.co.uk (the buyer's own site, usually free to register).

Procedure: Below threshold - open competition (Open: anyone can bid (a lower-value contract with lighter rules)). Published 26 Oct 2026.

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