Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bc0-db58-7127-8677-c71c2a27bf52/finance-for-net-zero-how-nature-based-solutions-and-ecosystem-services-could-pr awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Finance for net zero: How nature-based solutions and ecosystem services could provide greater financial benefits for the net zero agenda in Cambridgeshire [Cambridgeshire County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/cambridgeshire-county-council) Estimated value £40,000 Published 26 Nov 2025 Deadline Closed 27 Aug 2025 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Below-threshold contract Buyers cannot shortlist bidders on suitability before tenders are in, so everyone gets to submit a bid (except some larger works contracts). [Procurement Act 2023, section 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85) - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Council is looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced UK-based service provider to undertake research and analysis of the role nature-based solutions could play in the financial viability of low carbon energy projects. This project is looking to develop a theoretical, evidence-based report to improve understanding of how nature-based solutions and ecosystem services could: - Deliver financial benefits in the context of net zero projects - Reduce long-term climate and operational risks associated with projects - Strengthen the investment case for nature-inclusive energy or infrastructure schemes - Explore mechanisms for monetising biodiversity or ecosystem services - Generate 1-2 plausible demonstrator concepts that could be taken forward The main deliverables will include the Main report presenting the key findings of the research, an executive summary and a slide pack of the report findings. The contract for this programme will run for approximately 2 months, concluding on the 30th November 2025. ## CPV classification Financial consultancy services Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services Research and development services and related consultancy services Business and management consultancy and related services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-058070-2025-11-26T13:34:37Z [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-058070-2025-11-26T13:34:37Z) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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