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UKRI-5278 Connecting People with Nature

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 11:26.

Opportunity overview

UKRI-NERC wishes to establish Contract(s) for the design and delivery of up to three (3) projects, to connect and engage a broad range of audiences with nature.

Classification

  • CPV80000000 — Education and training services

Lots

  • Lot#1 Green Growth£37.5k
  • Lot #2: Environmental security£37.5k
  • Lot #3: Responsible innovation£37.5k

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-05d0b9
Status
active
Above Threshold
No
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
How to submit
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Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Tender Period

Ends
11 Nov 2025, 14:00

Enquiry period

Ends
7 Nov 2025, 12:00

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
2
Title
Lot #2: Environmental security
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
NERC priorities under this theme include: increase our power to predict environmental change; integrate geopolitical and environmental risks; build resilience in critical systems. During a recent consultation exercise participants identified that many key environmental issues affecting us are linked to climate change and the need to address the negative impacts of the climate crisis in areas such as food security, energy, waste management air and soil quality, climate inequalities and transport.

Value

Amount
37,500
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
45,000

Renewal

Description
Contracts shall be Completed by 31st March 2026, with optional extensions of 2 x 2-week periods from commencement of the Contract.

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Award criteria

Description
30% Price 70% Technical / Quality.

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2026, 23:59
Starts
26 Nov 2025, 00:00
Max Extent Date
30 Apr 2026, 23:59

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Description
None
Entry 2
Id
1
Title
Lot#1 Green Growth
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
NERC priorities under this theme include: tackle climate change mitigation and adaptation together; deliver prosperity through effective management and restoration of the environment; maximise the value of the environment to the UK economy. Public dialogues have highlighted access to green spaces and nature (and the inequalities that affect it) as a key priority. They also identified collaboration between social and environmental scientists, sustainable food systems and action to address biodiversity loss as important areas for future focus.

Value

Amount
37,500
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
45,000

Renewal

Description
Contracts shall be Completed by 31st March 2026, with optional extensions of 2 x 2-week periods from commencement of the Contract.

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Award criteria

Description
30% Price 70% Technical / Quality.

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2026, 23:59
Starts
26 Nov 2025, 00:00
Max Extent Date
30 Apr 2026, 23:59

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Description
None
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
Lot #3: Responsible innovation
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
NERC priorities under this theme include: harness novel technology; robust evidence without advocacy; innovate from our data. Understanding the impacts of innovative technologies to ensure they are being used for positive benefit and public good was identified as the main priority by the public audiences recently consulted.

Value

Amount
37,500
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
45,000

Renewal

Description
Contracts shall be Completed by 31st March 2026, with optional extensions of 2 x 2-week periods from commencement of the Contract.

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Award criteria

Description
30% Price 70% Technical / Quality.

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2026, 23:59
Starts
26 Nov 2025, 00:00
Max Extent Date
30 Apr 2026, 23:59

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Description
None

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Education and training services
Item 2
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Education and training services
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Education and training services

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
067103-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
21 Oct 2025, 13:35

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PDQJ-7126-JDHG
Name
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKK14
Country
GB
Locality
Swindon, Wiltshire
Postal Code
SN2 1FL
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Polaris House

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - central government

Identifier

Id
PDQJ-7126-JDHG
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Name
NERC Procurement
Telephone
01793442000

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Swindon, Wiltshire · UKK14 · SN2 1FL · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

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  1. ocds-h6vhtk-05d0b9-2025-10-21T13:35:40+01:00Tender notice on Find a Tender ·