Natural England seeks advisors for Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier pre-applications.
Natural England is procuring advisory services for the Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier Advice Programme for 2026/27, specifically for CGS22 pre-application support. The buyer is Natural England, a UK government agency responsible for environmental conservation. The service involves providing expert advice to landowners and managers applying for Higher Tier stewardship agreements. Requirements likely include knowledge of agri-environment schemes and relevant qualifications. The contract is a call-off from a framework agreement, indicating an existing procurement vehicle. The scale is for one year (2026/27) and covers England.