Scope
Reference
C32211
Description
Natural England has implemented a SSSI Future Reforms (SSSIFR) project to investigate whether the statutory framework for Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) will support the natural world’s increasing dynamism as it responds to climate change. This includes whether the legal framework will need to evolve to better protect habitats and species during rapid ecological change.
These reforms have also included development of a Climate Change Risk Assessment (CCRA) that has now been embedded within the Whole Feature Assessment (WFA) and Pressures System as part of SSSI condition monitoring reform, from April 2023. Sites identified at high risk (scoring 4/5) to Climate Change trigger the need to develop an Adaptive Delivery Plan (ADP) to carry out a more in-depth evaluation of climate change vulnerability and identify adaptation responses based on the Resist–Accept–Direct (RAD) Framework developed by the US National Park Service.
Contract 1. Systematic Conservation Planning (SCP) Tool, Phase 2 (2025 – 2026)
Supplier
Contract value
- £49,966.88 excluding VAT
- £59,960.26 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
14 January 2026
Contract dates
- 15 January 2026 to 31 March 2026
- Possible extension to 31 May 2026
- 4 months, 17 days
Description of possible extension:
2 month extension option
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The contracting Authority may extend the contract for an additional 2 months
CPV classifications
- 90700000 - Environmental services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - without competition
Supplier
University of York
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRDQ-5539-WTHX
Heslington
York
YO1 5DD
United Kingdom
Email: research-grants@york.ac.uk
Region: UKE21 - York
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Systematic Conservation Planning (SCP) Tool, Phase 2 (2025 - 2026)
Contracting authority
NATURAL ENGLAND
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJDG-6588-XDMM
Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
Contact name: Harjinder Grewal
Email: procurement@defra.gov.uk
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Summary of their role in this procurement: Defra Group Commercial will be managing the contract on behalf of Natural England
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNBD-3289-CDGX
Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
Contact name: Harjinder Grewal
Email: procurement@defra.gov.uk
Region: UKI32 - Westminster