Evaluation of the pilot phase of Marine Recovery Action Plans
Issued by Natural England · via UK Find a Tender Service
- Published
- 30 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 16 Oct 2026, 11:00 UTC
- Value
- GBP 35,000
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-077cfb
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Type
- services
Details
Natural England is 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
Context for bidders
We hold 39 notices from Natural England, going back to August 2026 — 18 of them still open. They buy mostly in Forestry & Wildlife, Real Estate & Facilities and Water & Environment. This one closes in 15 days.
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