Planning

Community Science Urban Monitoring Framework

NATURAL ENGLAND

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Planning

19 Jul 2023 at 13:20

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation for this public procurement opportunity is Natural England. The title of the procurement process is "Community Science Urban Monitoring Framework", classified under research services and environmental services. The procurement process is in the planning stage, with a budget of £45,000 allocated for the project. The contract period is scheduled to start on 1st September 2023 and end on 29th February 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure below threshold, and the planned communication of future notices is set for 31st July 2023. The project is based in England and is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organizations (VCSEs).

This tender for the "Community Science Urban Monitoring Framework" presents an opportunity for businesses to engage with Natural England in developing a framework for community science in urban areas in England. Businesses specializing in research services and environmental services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The project aims to facilitate collaborative sharing and development of community science ideas, guiding more coordinated efforts to study ecosystems and natural capital within urban areas. With a budget of £45,000 allocated, this tender offers a chance for SMEs and VCSEs to contribute innovative solutions and expertise to advance urban monitoring practices and community engagement initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community Science Urban Monitoring Framework

Notice Description

A key element of this contract is to take the current knowledge and assessment of needs and translate this into a communicable framework, as well as suggesting approaches for implementing this framework so that pilots can be planned within the lifespan of the NCEA programme. The contract will: A. Investigate and propose a Community Science Urban Monitoring Framework for areas where people live. Prior Information Only. The attached project scope is indicative and is subject to change. If you would like to submit an expression of interest please contact Heather Thomas at heather.thomas@naturalengland.org.uk. B. Deliver an initial framework which will facilitate an environment of collaborative sharing, development and ongoing adaptation of ideas, drawing together experience and lessons to establish the underlying structure for the community C. Deliver an initial framework, suitable for piloting, to enable and guide more collaborative working to better coordinate our own efforts and engagements with people (active and potential community scientists) to study ecosystems and natural capital within urban areas and enable a more accurate understanding of the state of urban nature.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30008d44-d587-45c1-8b75-1343bb28c0e5
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jul 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2023 - 29 Feb 2024 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
Heather Thomas
Contact Email
heather.thomas@naturalengland.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WORTHING
Postcode
BN11 1LD
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
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
Worthing
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Worthing West

Further Information

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