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Building the Evidence Base: Outcomes for Nature are Greater with Peoples Input

NATURAL ENGLAND

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20 Dec 2024 at 12:26

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16 Jul 2024 at 12:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Building the Evidence Base: Outcomes for Nature are Greater with People's Input" was conducted by Natural England, focusing on evaluation consultancy services within the United Kingdom. The contract, with a value up to £10,000 (inclusive of VAT), aims to build an evidence base to support nature recovery through community engagement. Published on 16 July 2024, the open procedure tender invited suitable applicants to submit quotations by 1 September 2024. The contract period began on 17 September 2024 and ended on 12 December 2024. The contract was awarded on 6 November 2024 to URBAN FORESIGHT LIMITED, with the contract commencing on 25 November 2024 and concluding on 30 March 2025.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in evaluation consultancy services, particularly those focused on environmental impact and community engagement. SMEs and VCSEs were encouraged to participate in the open procedure, which was below the financial threshold. The project is designed to enhance the evidence base for nature recovery efforts, potentially leading to further research and contract opportunities within the public sector. Businesses with expertise in environmental consultancy, community engagement, and evaluation services would find this tender particularly relevant due to the project's focus on sustainable practices and nature recovery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Building the Evidence Base: Outcomes for Nature are Greater with Peoples Input

Notice Description

PLEASE NOTE: Advertised contract value of PS5,000 to PS8,000 is exclusive of VAT. The contract value is up to PS10,000 inclusive of VAT. The Connecting People with Nature Portfolio is commissioning this novel and innovative piece of research that builds the evidence base of where, how, and when people can have a positive impact on nature recovery. This research will support the portfolio aims in connecting more people with nature and increasing nature recovery. Evidence shows that a good connection with nature brings improved physical and mental health, improves our sense of wellbeing and in turn, leads to more positive environmental behaviours. For this research we are focused on nature recovery outputs and outcomes as opposed to broader pro environmental or pro conservation behaviours. This research will identify nature recovery impacts from work undertaken across Natural England and with selected partners. This research will increase our evidence base and inform ways of working, helping to drive forward an inclusive programme of work to support nature recovery through engaging even more people from more backgrounds to develop a connection with natural environment , as well as building a picture as to what best practise across the organisation may look like in order when thinking about community engagement and nature recovery. 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 gwen.mchale@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on 01/09/2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to gwen.mchale@naturalengland.org.uk . Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers. Contract values stated above are VAT exclusive.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9d9d7c74-1f8a-4ae6-99bf-81784269bd60
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a091be5-f762-4d25-81ab-8647a610eb78
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,068 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
25 Nov 2024 - 30 Mar 2025 1-6 months
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
POLWHELE
Postcode
TR4 9AD
Post Town
Truro
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Tregolls
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

URBAN FORESIGHT

Further Information

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