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Event facilitation. Citizen Science stakeholder engagement, workshops and conference - northeast

NATURAL ENGLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Natural England, titled "Event facilitation. Citizen Science stakeholder engagement, workshops and conference - northeast," focuses on providing event services within the industry category. The event targets the intertidal and shallow subtidal habitats of the northeast coastline of the United Kingdom and is scheduled for 1st to 4th March 2025. The procurement stage reached the "Award" phase on 18th September 2024, and the accepted supply value amounted to £12,400. The entire contract period runs from 18th September 2024 to 24th March 2025. Key deadlines included the application deadline on 11th September 2024 at 17:00, and queries needed to be submitted via email to Stephanie Mills of Natural England.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for SMEs and VSCEs, given its suitability for these entities. The contract involves comprehensive event management tasks such as stakeholder engagement, workshops, and conference organisation—roles that can help businesses enhance their portfolio and reputation in the event services sector. Businesses adept in handling large-scale events and those with experience in facilitating scientific community engagements would find this project highly suitable. By participating, these businesses can gain visibility and leverage their capabilities within the public sector, leading to further opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Event facilitation. Citizen Science stakeholder engagement, workshops and conference - northeast

Notice Description

This contract is for the facilitation of a 4 day celebratory event of citizen science with a focus on projects that operate in the intertidal and shallow subtidal habitats of our coastline. The event will run over the spring tides of March 2025 (1st - 4th March). The contract includes stakeholder engagement, workshop facilitation and organising a half day conference. Two events will run in parallel enabling the collection of volunteer data from intertidal habitats in the SW and the NE. This contract is for the event taking place in the northeast only. Facilitations of the event in the southwest is by a separate contract. 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 stephanie.mills@naturalengland.org.uk by 17:00 on 11/09/2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to stephanie.mills@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-b5fd17-4a054294-e578-470c-873b-86c886260c13
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e667ecbe-3d6c-4f0e-8b5a-ef63c0cdb215
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

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

CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Sep 2024 - 24 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

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
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 1QA
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
St David's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Further Information

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