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Design engaging and effective templates for the processes of notifying Special Sites of Scientific Interest (SSSIs) and the making of Protected Site Strategies (PSS)

NATURAL ENGLAND

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Award

24 Dec 2024 at 10:31

TenderAmendment

18 Sep 2024 at 09:00

TenderAmendment

02 Sep 2024 at 09:18

TenderAmendment

02 Sep 2024 at 09:17

TenderAmendment

02 Sep 2024 at 09:04

Tender

02 Sep 2024 at 08:30

Summary of the contracting process

Natural England, located in Bristol, England, sought experienced suppliers to design engaging digital and hard copy templates for the processes of notifying Special Sites of Scientific Interest (SSSIs) and making Protected Site Strategies (PSS). The opportunity, classified under design consultancy services (CPV 79415200), involved stages from early engagement through formal consultation to implementation. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure (below the threshold) and commenced with a tender publication on 2nd September 2024, concluding on 20th September 2024. The contract, valued at £40,000, began on 14th October 2024 and is scheduled to end on 28th February 2025. The current stage of this process is the award phase, with Fourleaf Limited named as the supplier in an active contract dated 11th October 2024, valued at £34,007.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specialising in design consultancy. Businesses adept in digital and hard copy template design and familiar with environmental and scientific advisory content can leverage their expertise to deliver aesthetically engaging and functionally effective resources. The tasks include thorough desk research, creation of advisory guidance sections, and development of visually attractive storyboard drafts to be shared on digital platforms, thus providing suppliers the chance to showcase their capabilities and establish long-term relationships with environmental agencies like Natural England.

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Notice Title

Design engaging and effective templates for the processes of notifying Special Sites of Scientific Interest (SSSIs) and the making of Protected Site Strategies (PSS)

Notice Description

The following contract opportunity invites suitably experienced suppliers to design digital and hard copy templates for the stages of SSSI notification and the making of PSS from: Early engagement Through to formal consultation Through to implementation The main outputs will be: Desk study research into contemporary approaches to the design of templates for this section of the Advisory Guidance. Formation of the first version of the Protected Site Strategies Advisory Guidance section on how to make a PSS Formation of revised guidance and template for SSSI notification, based on the desk study research and other research insights gleaned by the PSS project team. Produce a storyboard style draft to reflect the recommended approach. This could be presented in PDF format with an accompanying PowerPoint presentation. We are, however, open to alternative suitable digital presentations. The resolved design to frame the templates and accompanying guidance in a way that is visually attractive. In the case of Protected Site Strategies, the guidance will be hosted on our SPOL site with capacity to later share with partners on their external websites. The SSSI notification guidance is also currently hosted on SPOL Site Selection & Designation (sharepoint.com). 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 RFQmailboxPSS@naturalengland.org.uk by 17:00 on 20th September 2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to RFQmailboxPSS@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-b5fd17-6b18c6b3-0089-4631-a2b3-3128928a3471
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0908855c-8d30-4f4c-ac11-100ad9da061c
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

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,007 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
16 Oct 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 1-6 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5TL
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FOURLEAF

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