Award

Heathland Connections Audience Data Investigation

NATURAL ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

21 Dec 2023 at 15:13

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

10 Jul 2023 at 13:14

Tender Notice
TenderAmendment

05 Jul 2023 at 12:34

Tender Notice
Tender

03 Jul 2023 at 15:25

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Heathland Connections Audience Data Investigation" project is led by Natural England. The project falls under the industry category of research and development consultancy services. The tender is in the award stage, and the contract period runs from 21st July 2023 to 31st March 2024. The minimum value of the contract is £30,000, with a final contract value of £49,000. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold, and the tender deadline for submissions is 17th July 2023.

This opportunity for the Heathland Connections project can benefit businesses in the research and development consultancy services sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly suited to compete. Businesses interested in environmental research and nature conservation projects will find this tender opportunity relevant. The contract period provides a long-term engagement potential for the contracted supplier to contribute towards understanding and managing recreational disturbance in protected sites within the West Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Heathland Connections Audience Data Investigation

Notice Description

It is proposed to investigate the current usage of key protected sites by members of the public within the West Surrey Hills AONB. The main aim is to understand visitor numbers and motivations for visiting protected sites and understand users attitudes towards nature. As these sites are predominantly heathland, they are vulnerable to recreational disturbance. In order to tackle this issue strategically we first need to understand what and where the pressures are. 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 victoria.hawkins@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on 17/07/2023. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to victoria.hawkins@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
ocds-b5fd17-3ae3f3b2-4ae0-4f2a-9c35-d82b73889d8b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8b8fe1f-3f48-4458-aad0-ec3b73a3fe8b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (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

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
13 Aug 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 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
READING
Postcode
RG1 1AF
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
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
Reading
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

XV INSIGHT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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