Tender

Evaluation of the benefits provided by the Volunteer Seabirds at Sea (VSAS) Citizen Science Programme

JNCC SUPPORT CO

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Summary of the contracting process

JNCC Support Co is inviting tenders for the evaluation of the benefits provided by the Volunteer Seabirds at Sea (VSAS) Citizen Science Programme. The procurement process, currently at the tender stage, involves project management consultancy services with a focus on research, development, and community engagement. The contract, valued at £60,000, is classified under several CPV codes, with services to be delivered across Scotland and England. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 15 August 2024 at 16:00, with the contract running from 26 August 2024 to 31 October 2024. The initiative aims to enhance the UK's marine evidence framework through volunteer-led seabird surveys.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specializing in consultancy, environmental research, and community services. SMEs, in particular, will find this contract suitable, given the focus on evaluating and improving volunteer training, survey coordination, and community engagement. Companies with expertise in technology, legal compliance, and data management will benefit from engaging in this project, allowing them to contribute to national and international seabird conservation efforts while expanding their service portfolios. The successful implementation and evaluation of this programme promise long-term collaborations and potential future funding opportunities.

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Notice Title

Evaluation of the benefits provided by the Volunteer Seabirds at Sea (VSAS) Citizen Science Programme

Notice Description

The programme recruits and trains volunteers to collect high quality seabirds at-sea data from vessels of opportunity to help fill knowledge gaps in the marine evidence framework, namely seabird distribution, relative abundance and their population trends. By coordinating regular volunteer-led at-sea seabird surveys in both Scotland and England, VSAS aims to fill these gaps and deliver contemporary, and more comprehensive, information on seabird population status and trends, enabling greater understanding of the UK's natural capital assets. Monitoring seabirds at sea provides essential information to help the UK meet its national and international seabird conservation commitments, and data from at-sea surveys can contribute to identifying population trend drivers. To meet the overall aims of this project , the following objectives must be met: 1) Volunteer Training Evaluate the effectiveness of the volunteer training programme. 2) Survey Coordination Review the mechanisms used for coordinating surveys. 3) Communication Assess how well the programme communicates with volunteers, ferry operators and the wider community. 4) Community Engagement Assess how well the programme involves and empowers communities, encourages diverse participation and raises awareness of the marine environment. 5) Natural Capital Cultural Benefits Identify the natural capital cultural benefits of the programme, showing links to services such as Experiential & physical use (nature-based recreation, nature-based tourism & leisure, health & wellbeing), Scientific/educational, Aesthetic, Spiritual and/or Emblematic (Existence value of wildlife). 6) Technology and Infrastructure Evaluate the technology and infrastructure supporting the programme, especially the effectiveness of online platforms, data management and delivery systems and tools provided to volunteers for data collection. 7) Data Uses Review the existing and the potential future uses of data gathered by the programme and the resulting benefits for science, policy and decision-making. 8) Legal Requirements Review data privacy, consent procedures and the ethical treatment of volunteers to ensure that the programme adheres to legal requirements. 9) Areas for Improvement Identify specific areas for improvement based on the evaluation's findings. Provide recommendations that will enhance the programme's effectiveness, impact, sustainability, and development of cultural services. 10) Long-term Viability Assess the programmes longevity, including future funding sources and volunteer retention strategies. You are invited by JNCC Support Co (JNCC) to submit a tender for the supply of works or services required under the above project. If interested, you should download and carefully read the documents contained within the zip file. Additional information: This opportunity has been extended from 8 August 2024 to 15 August 2024 the return time remains the same 16:00 hours.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59b91743-473b-41e0-a002-d47ab3799453
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Aug 2024 - 31 Oct 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
JNCC SUPPORT CO
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PETERBOROUGH
Postcode
PE2 8YY
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH41 Peterborough
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), TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
Fletton and Stanground
Westminster Constituency
North West Cambridgeshire

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