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Quality assurance and adaptation of Relevant Factor Diagrams for the HWNS tool

NATURAL ENGLAND

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03 Mar 2023 at 12:47

Award Notice
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26 Aug 2022 at 13:58

Tender Notice
Tender

09 Aug 2022 at 16:56

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Natural England, a buying organisation based in Worcester, United Kingdom, is currently in the Award stage of a tender titled "Quality assurance and adaptation of Relevant Factor Diagrams for the HWNS tool." The procurement falls under the industry category of Research and experimental development services. The contract, valued at £20,500 GBP, follows a competitive quotation procurement method with a tender period ending on 24th August 2022 and a contract period starting from 5th September 2022 and ending on 5th December 2022.

This opportunity can benefit businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations, looking to provide research and development services. Interested businesses should act promptly to respond to the Request for Quotation attached to the tender document by 26th August 2022. Natural England aims to enhance the current Relevant Factor Diagrams and seek active engagement with partners for further improvements, creating a growth opportunity for businesses with expertise in this field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Quality assurance and adaptation of Relevant Factor Diagrams for the HWNS tool

Notice Description

This contract will support us in enhancing the current state of the three Relevant Factor Diagrams by carrying out several presentational changes to them. After initial known presentational changes have been made further changes will be required. These changes will need to be identified through active engagement with several partners who are familiar with the tool and helped with the current development of the Relevant Factor Diagrams. A list of individuals will be provided to the successful applicant. We expect additional changes to be adding a few relevant factors and some reorganisation of levels and parent nodes. However this list is not comprehensive. To apply please respond to the attached Request for Quotation no later than 26/8/22. All queries must be sent by 19/8/22, These can be sent to patrick.shannon.hughes@naturalengland.org.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2c93da32-0bdd-4862-8969-7f287484078f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47193246-4f28-4771-a45e-509792024e8f
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,830 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Oct 20223 years ago
Contract Period
18 Oct 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 1-6 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR5 2NP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
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
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RISKSOL CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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