Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ced-b84d-722a-a1d3-db9f23a3bb36/literature-review-of-natural-capital-approaches-to-marine-protected-area-managem awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Literature Review of Natural Capital Approaches to Marine Protected Area Management [Natural England](https://tendernation.io/buyers/natural-england) Estimated value £12,000 to £20,833 Published 18 Jun 2024 Deadline Closed 10 Jul 2024 ## 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. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - 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 PLEASE NOTE: the deadline for this notice has been extended to 10/07/2024 The following contract opportunity invites suitably experienced suppliers to work with Natural England in reviewing existing evidence related to the use of natural capital approaches to enhance Marine Protected Area (MPA) management. This exploratory project aims to provide Natural England with: • A broad overview of where natural capital thinking has been applied to inform MPA management, both within the UK and internationally. • Insights into the methods used to integrate natural capital thinking into management decision-making processes; particularly when these have led to an increase in benefits derived from the MPA. • An understanding of the benefits and challenges associated with implementing natural capital approaches to MPA management. The contract will last for six months. During this period, the contractor will: • Attend regular update meetings with NE project staff. • Present interim finding in a presentation in September 2024. • Submit a final report. Additional information: 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 by 17:00 on 10/07/2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to by 05/07/2024. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers. Contract values stated above are VAT exclusive. 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