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Evaluation of the pilot phase of Marine Recovery Action Plans

Details

Buyer: Natural England
Value: £35,000
Topic: Evaluation consultancy services
Published: 30 September 2026
Submission: 16 October 2026in 2 weeks
Source: uk:find_a_tender

Tender description

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

Timeline

Completed: Tender published30 September 2026
Current notice
Next: Submission date16 October 2026in 2 weeks

About the buyer

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