Tender

Farmer engagement with environmental data collection

NATURAL ENGLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process led by Natural England involves a tender titled "Farmer engagement with environmental data collection" in the Research services category. The project aims to assess farmer participation in citizen science initiatives and environmental data collection, with opportunities for improving involvement. The tender deadline for submissions is 10th July 2023, with a contract period starting on 24th July 2023 and ending on 31st March 2024. The buying organisation is seeking quotations and responses should be sent to Ian Fitzpatrick, with the contract's value stated at £41,665.83 GBP.

This tender by Natural England presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the services sector, to partake in research services related to farmer engagement with environmental data collection. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are suited to compete for this procurement. By submitting quotations meeting the specified requirements, businesses can actively participate in this initiative, contributing to evidence-led decision-making processes in agricultural practices.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Farmer engagement with environmental data collection

Notice Description

The aim of this project is to investigate the extent of farmer participation and engagement in citizen science initiatives and environmental data collecting (or 'monitoring technologies'), including their use of technological tools and data management practices. The benefits of this project include identifying gaps and opportunities for improving farmer involvement in citizen science initiatives, with potential advantaged to promoting their active participation in changing agricultural practices and moving towards more evidence-led decision-making. This research project is closely linked to another research project, the "Mapping Citizen Science Research Infrastructure involving Farmers" project at https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8046246e-293b-4c25-a313-055027184784 which will map and review all citizen science initiatives which explicitly include farmers, and examine the data being collected, and the technological tools used. 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 ian.fitzpatrick@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on 10/07/2023. Please note the contract value given above is exclusive of VAT. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to ian.fitzpatrick@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbb3dca9-ad19-4069-b611-3cdc78fa731b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£41,665 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Jul 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5AH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

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