Tender

Social Accountability for Nature Recovery

NATURAL ENGLAND

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20 Jun 2023 at 10:07

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14 Jun 2023 at 13:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Social Accountability for Nature Recovery" is led by Natural England in London, United Kingdom. This research services contract aims to explore social accountability approaches for nature recovery. The work has a contract value of £49,999 GBP and needs to be completed between July 26, 2023, and March 31, 2024. The tender deadline for submissions is July 14, 2023, at 23:59. The procurement method is an open procedure with a focus on below-threshold contracts.

This tender opportunity provides a chance for businesses with expertise in research services and social accountability to engage in place-based nature recovery projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate. Businesses interested in long-term public engagement and oversight of nature recovery initiatives would find this tender suitable for their growth. Engaging in this tender can offer a platform for strengthening public engagement strategies within the environmental sector.

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Notice Title

Social Accountability for Nature Recovery

Notice Description

The Social Science Team in the Chief Scientist Directorate at Natural England (NE) are looking to appoint a contractor that has a proven track record in delivering high quality research on social accountability and its application. The aim is to provide Natural England with new insights into how social accountability approaches can support place-based nature recovery, and how they might be strengthened. In order to provide evidence to support better long-term public engagement and oversight of delivery against place-based commitments. The work needs to commence by mid-September 2023 and be completed by the end of March 2024. 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 Isabelle.Cardinal@naturalengland.org.uk by 23.59pm 14 July 2023. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to Isabelle.Cardinal@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers. Additional information: Please note the contract value given above is exclusive of VAT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a13c6352-3daa-4c74-8650-181db4642999
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03b38519-a6f6-48ed-8487-019ab500f839
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,999 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Jul 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 6-12 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
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3HX
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
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
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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