Economic Analysis of Deer Management with a Focus on Venison Supply Chain Development in and around the New Forest National Park

Buyer
New Forest National Park Authority
Value
£15,000
Closes
20 November 2026
Where
Lymington, the South East
Type
Open tender

In plain English

The New Forest National Park Authority wants an outside expert to study the economics of managing deer across the New Forest National Park and the surrounding area. The main focus is whether a better venison (deer meat) supply chain, from culling through to processing and sale, could help cover deer management costs and support local food and rural businesses. The budget is £15,000.

What the buyer wants

• Analyse the economics of deer management as a whole system, including the costs and the value that venison could generate. • Assess the venison supply chain, including processing capacity, market access, coordination between businesses, and demand, and identify how it could be developed. • Provide findings that feed into a Protected Site Strategy and Strategic Action Plan for deer management, which the Park Authority, Natural England and the Forestry Commission are developing together.

Likely requirements

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The notice does not state any formal qualifications, but the work needs solid economic analysis skills and knowledge of deer management and food supply chains, so a business without that expertise would struggle to win it.

How to bid

This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.

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