# Natural England Plans £120m Services Framework

Natural England is preparing ECS6, a seven-year environmental services framework covering advice, facilitation, training, accreditation and programme support across environmental and water-related disciplines in England. The estimated value is £100 million excluding VAT, reported as £120 million overall. The framework is intended to replace the existing ETAF Framework, with a tender notice expected on 30 November 2026 and a planned term from 1 August 2027 to 31 July 2034, plus an option to extend by one year. Requirements and dates remain subject to change.

- Suppliers can use the **5 November 2026** market-engagement webinar to learn about the planned scope; it is 10 days away as of 26 October 2026.
- Companies should use the webinar to assess whether their environmental, water, advisory, training or programme-support capabilities align with the opportunity, and check Find a Tender for the expected notice on 30 November.
- The seven-year term and potential extension make ECS6 relevant to suppliers planning longer-term delivery capacity and framework participation.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Industries:** Environment, Professional Services
**Topics:** Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** October 26, 2026

### Government Entities
- Natural England
- Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra)
- Defra Group Commercial

### Sources
- [Natural England plans £120m environmental services framework - Water Magazine](https://www.watermagazine.co.uk/2026/10/26/natural-england-plans-120m-environmental-services-framework) - Water Magazine