Scope
Reference
NE241125NHAC
Description
The following contract opportunity invites suitably experienced suppliers to work with Natural England and the Nature Towns and Cities Partnership to scope and shape options for a 'Nature and Health Accelerator' change programme.
The programme will be rooted in innovation and cultural change, to explore, develop and test how to mainstream nature and health approaches in urban settings.
Central to the work will be the ability to engage with and co-create options for a future programme with leaders from multiple sectors (including but not limited to the environmental, health, physical activity, Place-Making and, economic growth sectors).
The main task is to design and deliver a collaborative, cross sector co-design process to shape a future Nature and Health Programme. The goal of the programme will be to improve health, both at a neighbourhood (population) level and amongst targeted communities, by creating better access to high quality green and blue space and improved green infrastructure in our towns and cities as well as innovative new approaches to nature-based solutions.
Total value (estimated)
- £39,999 excluding VAT
- £49,999 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 5 January 2026 to 31 March 2026
- 2 months, 27 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 85100000 - Health services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
10 December 2025, 11:59pm
Submission address and any special instructions
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 Dave.Bell@naturalengland.org.uk by 23:59 on 10/12/2025.
If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to Dave.Bell@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Award criteria
Full details available in the RFQ.
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
Request for Quotation_Health Accelerator Codesign.docx
RFQ
Order Form NE Standard Goods Services Terms and Conditions_Health Accelerator Codesign.docx
Order Form
LIT 63284 - Guided Buying_Commercial Response Basic_Health Accelerator Co-design.docx
Commercial Response
Contracting authority
Natural England
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJDG-6588-XDMM
Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
Contact name: Dave Bell
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government