Planning

Citizen Science Local Pilots

NATURAL ENGLAND

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Planning

31 Aug 2023 at 06:57

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves DEFRA, on behalf of Natural England, planning to release a multi-lot Open Competition for Citizen Science Local Pilots in September 2023. The focus is on enabling coordinated studies of nature and the environment by the public. The four pilots will be procured under separate contracts covering Natural England regions: Northumbria, West Midlands, Norfolk & Suffolk, and Wessex. The minimum contract value is £800,000, with a total value of £1,000,000. The procurement method is an Open Procedure, and the contract period is from 13th November 2023 to 31st March 2025.

This tender for Citizen Science Local Pilots presents an opportunity for businesses in research and development services and related consultancy services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete in this tender. Bidders will need to register and submit their tenders via the e-sourcing portal, Atamis, by the future notice date of 11th September 2023. The geographical coverage includes various regions in the United Kingdom, offering potential growth opportunities for businesses operating in those areas.

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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: * Northumbria * West Midlands * Norfolk & Suffolk * Wessex Further information regarding the specification is attached to this notice. Please note that this is a draft specification only and the detail included is subject to change. A Contract Notice will be released when the competition is live. Bidders will be required to register and submit their tender via the e-sourcing portal, Atamis. https://atamis-9529.my.site.com/s/Welcome

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9b93602b-bd21-425d-bf3b-7f5a3dab4469
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c876202-bc0e-4706-bf6b-fa0eb0ecb045
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement 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
31 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Sep 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 1-2 years
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
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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

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