Evaluation of the pilot phase of Marine Recovery Action Plans

What the buyer is asking for

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

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Timeline

2 published dates · Europe/London

1. Tender notice publishedyesterday

   30 Sept 2026, 07:59 BST
2. Submission deadlinein 15 days

   16 Oct 2026, 12:00 BST

Commercial outcome and contract awards

Nothing awarded yet

Notice history

2 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender

1. Tender notice30 Sept 2026, 07:35 BST092099-2026
2. Tender updated30 Sept 2026, 07:59 BST092105-2026

Documents

• biddingDocuments
• Commercial Response Template
• RFQ
• Tender notice on Find a Tender