✓Tender information last checkedLast checked 19 Oct 2026, 16:01.
Opportunity overview
The contractor will carry out a literature review on the published and grey literature as it relates to Intangible Cultural Heritage (also known as Living Heritage) practices and how they may be applied in nature recovery projects.Using the results of the literature review, the successful contractor will provide a draft annexe to the guidance , using a template that will be provided, which can be used as the basis of discussion and agreement with our partner organisations.
You will provide a selection of short case studies to illustrate how these practices are or might be used in nature recovery projects.
You will also provide photographs in a format suitable for publication and with the necessary permissions to be used in this publication.
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-078af5
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
No
How to submit
To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached.
Your response must be sent to hannah.rigden@naturalengland.org.uk by 11pm on 12th November 2026.
If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to hannah.rigden@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.
Buyer location · London · UKI32 · SW1P 4DF · United Kingdom
Delivery location · UK · United Kingdom
Notice and amendment history
1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.
1 VERSION
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098575-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
PROCURAAXIS ANALYSIS
ProcuraAxis Analysis
Our approved analysis of the opportunity appears below the official tender information.
ANALYSIS PREVIEW
Opportunity intelligence at a glance
Natural England seeks a contractor to research how Intangible Cultural Heritage (Living Heritage) practices can be applied in nature recovery projects. The work includes a literature review, a draft guidance annex, short case studies, and publication-ready photographs with permissions.
Who this may suit
Suitable for research, heritage, environmental and nature-recovery specialists able to produce evidence reviews and written guidance materials. No explicit certifications or eligibility criteria are stated in the supplied notice text.
Key points identified
Literature reviewReview published and grey literature relating to Intangible Cultural Heritage/Living Heritage practices and their application in nature recovery projects.Evidence: "The contractor will carry out a literature review on the published and grey literature as it relates to Intangible Cultural Heritage... practices and how they may be applied in nature recovery projects."
Draft guidance annexProvide a draft annex to guidance using a template supplied by the buyer.Evidence: "the successful contractor will provide a draft annexe to the guidance, using a template that will be provided"
Case studiesProvide a selection of short case studies illustrating actual or potential use of these practices in nature recovery projects.Evidence: "You will provide a selection of short case studies to illustrate how these practices are or might be used in nature recovery projects."
94% approved-analysis confidence5 supplier criteria identified4 risks or unknowns
ProcuraAxis structures information found in published procurement records, checks the result for consistency and publishes only approved analysis. Confidence describes the completeness and consistency of the available source information; it is not a guarantee of eligibility or contract award.
Natural England seeks a contractor to research how Intangible Cultural Heritage (Living Heritage) practices can be applied in nature recovery projects. The work includes a literature review, a draft guidance annex, short case studies, and publication-ready photographs with permissions.
Who this may suit
Suitable for research, heritage, environmental and nature-recovery specialists able to produce evidence reviews and written guidance materials. No explicit certifications or eligibility criteria are stated in the supplied notice text.
Key deliverables
Literature review of published and grey literature
Draft annex to guidance using a buyer-provided template
Short case studies
Publication-suitable photographs with necessary permissions
SUPPLIER REQUIREMENTS
5 criteria identified
Literature review
99% confidence
Review published and grey literature relating to Intangible Cultural Heritage/Living Heritage practices and their application in nature recovery projects.
View supporting evidence
"The contractor will carry out a literature review on the published and grey literature as it relates to Intangible Cultural Heritage... practices and how they may be applied in nature recovery projects."
Draft guidance annex
98% confidence
Provide a draft annex to guidance using a template supplied by the buyer.
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"the successful contractor will provide a draft annexe to the guidance, using a template that will be provided"
Case studies
98% confidence
Provide a selection of short case studies illustrating actual or potential use of these practices in nature recovery projects.
View supporting evidence
"You will provide a selection of short case studies to illustrate how these practices are or might be used in nature recovery projects."
Photography and permissions
99% confidence
Provide photographs suitable for publication with necessary permissions for use in the publication.
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"You will also provide photographs in a format suitable for publication and with the necessary permissions to be used in this publication."
Eligibility requirements
97% confidence
Unknown
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No eligibility, organisation-size, insurance or certification requirements are stated in the supplied opportunity data.
COMMERCIAL AND DELIVERY
Contract intelligence
Commercial
Maximum contract value
98% confidence
GBP 20,833
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process.value_max: 20833 GBP; lot 1 value_amount: 20833 GBP.
process.procurement_method: "open"; procurement_method_details: "Below threshold - open competition".
Submission deadline
99% confidence
12 November 2026, 23:00 UTC
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process.submission_deadline: "2026-11-12T23:00:00Z"; lot 1 submission_deadline matches.
RISKS AND UNKNOWNS
Points requiring attention
Scope detail may be in attachments
99% confidence
The supplied record links three bidding documents, but their content is not provided; detailed methodology, evaluation, timetable and contractual requirements are unknown.
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documents include biddingDocuments A-24346, A-24347 and A-24348 with no supplied document text.
Photograph rights
97% confidence
The contractor must secure permissions for photographs used in the publication; the required rights scope and licensing terms are not stated.
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"photographs in a format suitable for publication and with the necessary permissions to be used in this publication."
Contract timetable
99% confidence
Start date, end date and delivery milestones are unknown.
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process.contract_start_at and process.contract_end_at are null; no milestones are supplied.
Lot detail
99% confidence
A single active lot is present but has no title or description.
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lot 1 title and description are null.
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