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Review of Land Management Options for Natural England's National Nature Reserves

Awarded 12 Jan 2026

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Awarded12 Jan 2026
Value£330,840.00
AgencyDEFRA
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryConsultancy & Legal
Ended 9mo ago18d term
Awarded 12 Jan 2026Expired 30 Jan 2026

DEFRA awarded a contract to McKinsey & Company, Inc.

United Kingdom for a review of land management options as part of Natural England's savings and efficiencies challenge.

The review focused on identifying savings in the management of National Nature Reserves (NNRs), where Natural England manages two-thirds of NNRs in England and spends approximately £10 million annually.

The contract explored savings areas including Operating Model, Sustainable Financing, Commercial Opportunities, and Asset Management.

The contract value was £330,840.

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