Economic Analysis of Deer Management with a Focus on Venison Supply Chain Development in and around the New Forest National Park
New Forest National Park Authority · published 26 Oct 2026
- Deadline
- 20 Nov 2026, 12:00 · questions by 17 Nov 2026, 17:00
- Estimated value
- £15,000 excluding VAT where stated
- Procedure
- Below threshold - open competition · below threshold
- Contract dates
- 4 Dec 2026 to 31 Mar 2027
- Where
- South East (buyer's location)
- Categories (CPV)
- 71241000 Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 71620000 Analysis services
- 77200000 Forestry services
- 79311300 Survey analysis services
- Small businesses
- The buyer marks this as suitable for SMEs.
- Award criteria
The Contract will be awarded on the basis of the most economically advantageous tender to the Authority, based on the evaluation criteria of 20% price and 80% quality. Tenders will be evaluated and assessed using the scoring matrix below. Criteria Weighting Price 20% Quality 80% Sub-weightings for the Quality Criteria are provided below : Section Quality Heading Sub-Weighting A Company Information 0% B Your Approach 40% C Scope of Services 30% D Your Experience / References 30% The following scoring mechanism will be used to allocate points available. Scoring Points Response meets the required
Description
The New Forest National Park Authority, Natural England and Forestry Commission are working together to convene experts and stakeholders to produce a Protected Site Strategy (PSS) and Strategic Action Plan (SAP) for deer management for the New Forest National Park and surrounding area. A critical component of enabling sustainable deer management is the effective utilisation of venison. A well-functioning venison supply chain can help offset management costs, create economic incentives, and support local food systems and rural economies. However, the venison supply chain in and around the New Forest is currently perceived as underdeveloped, with constraints in processing capacity, market access, coordination, and demand. This commission seeks to understand the economics of deer management as a whole system, with a particular focus on the role and potential of the venison supply chain as a key lever for improving outcomes.
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