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Monitoring & Evaluation Contract for Culture Nature England Project: In collaboration with Libraries Connected

NATURAL ENGLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

Natural England is seeking to procure Monitoring and Evaluation services for its Culture Nature England Project, in collaboration with the national library charity Libraries Connected. This project aims to work with 30 libraries across the United Kingdom to explore local connections to nature and protected sites. The tender is in the active tender amendment stage with an open procurement method and is categorized under research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV 73000000). The contract is valued between £25,000 and £35,000 GBP, with submissions due by 12 midday on 6 September 2024. The contract period is set to start on 30 September 2024 and end on 31 March 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on research and consultancy, particularly those skilled in producing thematic case studies and conducting both qualitative and quantitative research. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply. Businesses with experience in novel research methodologies and tools will find this project a good fit, allowing them to contribute to the roll-out of Protected Site Strategies in 2025 and expand their portfolio in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Monitoring & Evaluation Contract for Culture Nature England Project: In collaboration with Libraries Connected

Notice Description

Supply of Monitoring and Evaluation Services for Culture Nature England Project, working in partnership with "Libraries Connected", national library Charity. Project will be working with 30 libraries across England and supporting activities that will enable communities and Libraries to investigate connections to Nature locally, alongside connections to Protected Sites. Creation of thematic case studies and qualitative and quantitative research using novel and compelling methodologies and tools to provide evidence that will support rollout of Protected Site Strategies in 2025. Additional information: 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 CultureNature@Naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on 06/09/2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to CultureNature@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-b5fd17-11e4c68e-e2ff-451c-aeb3-0e020606b21f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dda5c3b6-9bcf-4596-ae34-fb8538b44097
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
Cordelia Spalding
Contact Email
culturenature@naturalengland.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR3 1UB
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Thorpe Hamlet
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

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