# Testing problem-solving in response to Protected Site pressures

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by Natural England.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [Natural England](/buyers/natural-england/contract-awards)
- Supplier: [UCL CONSULTANTS LIMITED](/suppliers/ucl-consultants/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £49,999
- Tender value: £49,999
- Award date: 14 August 2024
- Published: 18 June 2025
- Contract start: 15 August 2024
- Contract end: 31 March 2025
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: f86ad4ca-6d58-4fcd-83cb-04ff1659378d-850207
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2df37f81-703e-42a1-9187-0c1382d69764

## Description

A 9 month contract to apply the problem-solving approach of environmental criminology, to a specific Protected Area \(Thames Solent Basin\)\. The overall aim of the project is to assess what is useful about taking the Thames Solent team of rangers and ecologists through the SARA process \(or similar\)\. Two key objectives are to therefore \(a\) identify what is currently possible given the team's existing data and practices, and \(b\) what improvements may be useful\. A gap analysis is foreseen for this latter aspect\. 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 jennifer\.mailley@naturalengland\.org\.uk by 12 midday on 09/07/2024\. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to jennifer\.mailley@naturalengland\.org\.uk\. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f86ad4ca-6d58-4fcd-83cb-04ff1659378d-850207)