Tender

Citizen Science Local Pilots

NATURAL ENGLAND

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Tender

12 Sep 2023 at 15:24

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation, Natural England, has released a tender titled "Citizen Science Local Pilots" for research and development services and related consultancy services. The procurement stage is a tender with a deadline of October 12, 2023. This opportunity, with a contract value of £1,000,000, aims to procure services for four separate pilots in different regions of the United Kingdom. Businesses, especially SMEs and VCSEs, are encouraged to apply via the Authority's e-sourcing portal.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for companies interested in citizen science and environmental studies. Businesses providing research and development services or consultancy services could find this tender well-suited to their expertise. By participating in this opportunity, businesses can contribute to purposeful studies of nature and the environment, benefiting both participants and informing key decisions in the industry. The procurement method is an open procedure, providing a fair chance for a wide range of businesses to compete effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Citizen Science Local Pilots

Notice Description

DEFRA, on behalf of Natural England aim to release a multi-lot Open Competition for Citizen Science Local Pilots in September 2023. The focus of this work is on enabling and facilitating coordinated, purposeful studies of nature and the environment by members of the public, that benefit participants and usefully inform and help evaluate decisions, actions and interventions. Although access to and use of existing data is important, it is not the focus of this work. Acknowledging this early will help maintain focus and avoid distractions. The four pilots will be procured under separate contracts with geographical coverage mapping to Natural England regions: * Lot1- Northumbria * Lot 2- West Midlands * Lot 3- Norfolk & Suffolk *Lot 4- Wessex You may apply for this opportunity via the Authority's e-sourcing portal https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-52cd368f-626f-49ca-923e-100d1b61640b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61e6483c-97a6-4acc-b88b-101847821db8
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 1-2 years
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
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5AH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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