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Marine Natural Capital and Ecosystems Assessment - Improving communication of summary outcomes

NATURAL ENGLAND

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Award

03 Mar 2023 at 16:02

Award Notice
Tender

21 Jul 2022 at 16:13

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Marine Natural Capital and Ecosystems Assessment - Improving communication of summary outcomes" involves Natural England as the buying organisation. The contract falls under the industry category of research consultancy services and aims to enhance the communication of research outcomes. The procurement stage is in the "Award" phase, with a contract value of £12,413. The location for the contract is in England, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was "Competitive quotation (below threshold)", with a tender period ending on 4th September 2022 and a contract period from 15th September 2022 to 31st March 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those specialised in research consultancy services, to engage with Natural England in improving the communication of research outcomes in a visually appealing manner. The contract caters to SMEs, making it accessible for small and medium-sized enterprises interested in supporting technical specialists. Businesses that can offer expertise in summarising and communicating complex research findings effectively are well-suited to compete for this contract. The focus lies on enhancing the accessibility and appeal of technical reports produced within the Marine Natural Capital and Ecosystem Assessment programme.

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Notice Title

Marine Natural Capital and Ecosystems Assessment - Improving communication of summary outcomes

Notice Description

The marine Natural Capital and Ecosystem Assessment programme (mNCEA) is Defra's flagship 3-year research and development programme that will provide a robust evidence base, suite of tools and a framework where ecological, societal, and economic information is brought together in a holistic way. During this first year of the 3 year mNCEA programme, Natural England is leading a number of projects concerning both the application and innovation in natural capital approaches, and the transformation of how the marine natural capital evidence base in captured, analysed and brought together. Communication between technical experts from different scientific disciplines, policy advisors, wider stakeholders and decision makers is crucial to the success of the natural capital approach. It is therefore essential that the technical reports produced by experts within the mNCEA are accompanied by short summaries that communicate, in an accessible and appealing way, the key elements of complex and detailed work that ranges from conceptual frameworks to ecosystem models to the outcomes of analysis of qualitative and quantitative data addressing a suite of ecological, social and economic research questions. The purpose of this contract is to engage support for technical specialists to help them develop the necessary skills to improve the way in which they summarise the outcomes of their research in a succinct, visually appealing and easy to understand way.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2c1ff03e-f4b4-4a2e-8e69-da5d94607c4d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81559d90-16d2-4b08-a91b-298b71c86ab4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,413 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Sep 20223 years ago
Contract Period
13 Sep 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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
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

EUNOMIA RESEARCH & CONSULTING

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