# Building the Evidence Base: Outcomes for Nature are Greater with Peoples Input

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

## Key facts

- Buyer: [Natural England](/buyers/natural-england/contract-awards)
- Supplier: [URBAN FORESIGHT LIMITED](/suppliers/urban-foresight/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £8,068
- Tender value: £8,000
- Award date: 6 November 2024
- Published: 20 December 2024
- Contract start: 25 November 2024
- Contract end: 30 March 2025
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 3a091be5-f762-4d25-81ab-8647a610eb78-812960
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9d9d7c74-1f8a-4ae6-99bf-81784269bd60

## Description

PLEASE NOTE: Advertised contract value of £5,000 to £8,000 is exclusive of VAT\. The contract value is up to £10,000 inclusive of VAT\. The Connecting People with Nature Portfolio is commissioning this novel and innovative piece of research that builds the evidence base of where, how, and when people can have a positive impact on nature recovery\. This research will support the portfolio aims in connecting more people with nature and increasing nature recovery\. Evidence shows that a good connection with nature brings improved physical and mental health, improves our sense of wellbeing and in turn, leads to more positive environmental behaviours\. For this research we are focused on nature recovery outputs and outcomes as opposed to broader pro environmental or pro conservation behaviours\. This research will identify nature recovery impacts from work undertaken across Natural England and with selected partners\. This research will increase our evidence base and inform ways of working, helping to drive forward an inclusive programme of work to support nature recovery through engaging even more people from more backgrounds to develop a connection with natural environment , as well as building a picture as to what best practise across the organisation may look like in order when thinking about community engagement and nature recovery\. 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 gwen\.mchale@naturalengland\.org\.uk by 12 midday on 01/09/2024\. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to gwen\.mchale@naturalengland\.org\.uk \. 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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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a091be5-f762-4d25-81ab-8647a610eb78-812960)