Award

Arts as evidence

NATURAL ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 11 releases in its history.

Award

21 Nov 2023 at 13:30

TenderAmendment

19 Jul 2023 at 12:24

TenderAmendment

19 Jul 2023 at 11:15

TenderAmendment

10 Jul 2023 at 14:04

TenderAmendment

04 Jul 2023 at 14:38

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30 Jun 2023 at 12:59

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29 Jun 2023 at 13:03

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23 Jun 2023 at 13:23

TenderAmendment

23 Jun 2023 at 09:16

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20 Jun 2023 at 13:08

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13 Jun 2023 at 16:50

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process for the tender titled "Arts as evidence" is being conducted by Natural England in the research services category. The procurement stage is currently active, with the contract starting in September 2023 and concluding by the end of March 2024. The tender deadline for receipt of quotations is 7 August 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure (below threshold), and the total contract value is 40,833 GBP. The procurement process is suitable for SMEs and aims to explore the integration of arts-based research and practice to support nature recovery.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially SMEs, in the research services sector to contribute to Natural England's evidence base for nature recovery. Businesses experienced in culture and arts-based research can participate in developing case studies and conducting focus groups during the contract period. The requirement includes creating written case studies and an internal report, offering businesses a chance to showcase their expertise and contribute to conservation and science initiatives. Interested businesses should ensure timely submission of quotations meeting the RFQ requirements by 7 August 2023.

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Notice Title

Arts as evidence

Notice Description

This requirement is to explore what arts-based research and practice might contribute to the building of Natural England's evidence base to support nature recovery. We are seeking a social science team who are experienced and knowledgable about culture and arts-based research and practice to: (a) develop at least 6 informative case studies of how arts-based research and practice have been supported and used by other organisations and partnerships to shape the research process and/or evidence generated, particularly in the field of conservation and science (Stage 1); (b) classify different arts-based approaches into categories and map them against relevant programmatic work undertaken within Natural England; then use this classification to produce stimuli for the focus groups (Stage 2); (c) conduct 4 focus groups (each of 2 hours with 6-8 participants per focus group) with Chief Scientist's Directorate staff to explore their perspectives on the potential of integrating arts-based approaches into Natural England's evidence base and approach. Expected outputs include written case studies and an internal report. The contract will start at the beginning of September 2023 and will be completed by the end of March 2024. The deadline for receipts of quotation is 7 August 2023. 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 Alexia.Coke@naturalengland.org.uk by 10am on 7 August 2023. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to Alexia.Coke@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers. 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 Alexia.Coke@naturalengland.org.uk by 10am on 7 August 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 Alexia.Coke@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-513c6c2a-8289-4ff2-8683-e2786254dbf7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae276b98-fa6d-4b35-bf4a-f6dfbcea5909
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

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,833 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,265 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
3 Sep 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
Alexia Coke
Contact Email
alexia.coke@naturalengland.org.uk
Contact Phone
01233 812525

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

LONDON DEVELOPMENT TRUST

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