Award

Scoping Study to better understand best practice principles in relation to providing community access to school and college grounds Phase 2

NATURAL ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Jun 2025 at 07:55

Award Notice
Tender

22 Aug 2024 at 12:59

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Natural England is overseeing the public procurement process for a scoping study titled "Scoping Study to better understand best practice principles in relation to providing community access to school and college grounds Phase 2." Classified under the "Market research services" category with a CPV code of 79310000, this procurement is geared towards service-based projects. Located in the United Kingdom, the tender entailed an open procedure below the threshold and was at the 'Award' stage as of the latest update on 18th June 2025. With a deadline for quotations previously set for 6th September 2024, the project is scheduled to run from 17th September 2024 through to 28th February 2025. Key dates include the submission of the interim report due by mid-October and the final report expected by the end of February 2025. The buyer, Natural England, conducted this tender with a focus on understanding public access to educational spaces, which has been awarded to Scott Brownrigg Limited for a value of £32,900.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in market research, particularly those capable of conducting comparative case studies in educational settings. Small and medium enterprises are particularly encouraged to participate, highlighting a keen interest in innovative and practical approaches to community engagement and educational estate management. Companies experienced in creating comprehensive analyses and delivering stakeholder presentations may find considerable advantage, as they can contribute to a project that seeks not only to enhance community access but also to reinforce community ties and security around school zones. Businesses situated in or familiar with the UK market may be particularly well-suited to this opportunity, given the localised focus on UK schools for case studies. This tender allows for participation in sectoral improvements that could bolster a company's portfolio in public sector collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Scoping Study to better understand best practice principles in relation to providing community access to school and college grounds Phase 2

Notice Description

A Scoping Study to better understand best practice principles in relation to providing community access to school and college grounds, was recently undertaken with the University of Cumbria. Evidence within this study illustrates pockets of successful practice in community access to school and college grounds in the UK and internationally. The report demonstrates many benefits of community access to include more people accessing quality green spaces close to home and connecting with nature, improved outcomes for physical and mental health, community cohesion and additionally an increase in security for school grounds as people are likely to report any issues as communities feel more involved in schools. As a next step, the recommendation for a wider study is a comparative case study methodology with a sample determined through the typology of access and focused on successful models of practice in schools and colleges with the majority in the UK. The review will demonstrate national / international models, practice, learning and outcome from allowing the educational estate to be accessible to local communities and the public within and outside of school/college opening hours. The report will be maximum of 20 pages for summary and with a minimum of 12 case studies including at least half from UK schools. Project Outputs: Interim report (verbal or written) by mid October. * Submission of first draft report for comment by end of October 2024 * Submission of draft final report for comment by end of January 2025 * Submission of final report by end of February 2025 (payment will not be released until the report has been reviewed and deemed satisfactory by NE) * Dissemination activities e.g. workshop/presentation/webinar to NE/DfE/Defra early 2025. 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 hayley.dillon@naturalengland.org.uk by 17:00 on 06/09/2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to hayley.dillon@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-b5fd17-5897a4b9-0ca7-41e6-8fd0-d92ec9207e3c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3545ee9d-933a-4836-9dcd-f59e8c50d763
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£33,333 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
7 Oct 2024 - 8 Oct 2024 24 hours
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
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCOTT BROWNRIGG

Further Information

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