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Bird Disturbance Animation and research

NATURAL ENGLAND

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Award

16 Jan 2025 at 10:17

TenderAmendment

14 Nov 2024 at 08:10

TenderAmendment

13 Nov 2024 at 09:25

Tender

31 Oct 2024 at 16:41

Summary of the contracting process

Natural England has finalized its procurement for the creation of digital environmental animations to address bird disturbance caused by recreational activities. This project, titled "Bird Disturbance Animation and Research," falls under the Social Research Services category (CPV 79315000) and is to be delivered in England, United Kingdom. The buying organisation, Natural England, based in York, appointed DAMN FINE MEDIA LTD as the supplier through an open procedure below the threshold. The tender stage ended on 14th November 2024, with the contract running from 28th November 2024 to 20th March 2025.

This tender presented a valuable opportunity for businesses specializing in digital content creation and social research services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), were particularly encouraged to apply, demonstrating the inclusiveness of the procurement process. Companies capable of producing engaging digital animations conducive to changing public behaviour could have leveraged this opportunity to not only secure a lucrative contract but also to enhance their portfolios and establish a relationship with a reputable public sector client like Natural England.

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Notice Title

Bird Disturbance Animation and research

Notice Description

Digital environmental animations (one main 2 minute animation suitable for showing in nature reserves and on YouTube, plus numerous social media friendly shorts) to be created after some simple research (interviews) to inspire behaviour change on the issue of bird disturbance from recreational activities. To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached. Your response must be sent to louisa.knights@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on 14/11/2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to louisa.knights@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-08c8c30b-6902-47fc-abbf-8e3c28744fff
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a7192b0-cee3-4b97-910d-80e22dd14c88
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,999 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,334 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
28 Nov 2024 - 20 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 7PX
Post Town
York
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Guildhall
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DAMN FINE MEDIA

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