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Cultural Service benefit indicators

NATURAL ENGLAND

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Award

05 Jul 2024 at 11:29

TenderAmendment

31 May 2024 at 09:51

TenderAmendment

17 May 2024 at 14:14

Tender

17 May 2024 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

Natural England is seeking to develop the natural capital indicators approach through a tender titled "Cultural Service benefit indicators". The procurement involves research services and has a contract value of up to £49,999. The tender deadline for submission is 12 midday on Friday 21 June. The contract period is set to start on 8 July 2024 and end on 31 March 2025. This opportunity is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations seeking to provide services in the United Kingdom.

This tender by Natural England for research services presents an opportunity for businesses looking to enhance how benefits from cultural services are incorporated into natural capital indicators. It is particularly suited for SMEs and VCSEs interested in developing qualitative indicators linking environmental benefits with cultural ecosystem services. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold, allowing a wide range of companies to compete. The deadline for submissions is 21 June, providing a clear timeline for interested parties to participate.

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Notice Title

Cultural Service benefit indicators

Notice Description

PLEASE NOTE - contract value of up to PS49,999 is exclusive of VAT Natural England are seeking to develop the natural capital indicators approach to improve how benefits from cultural services are included. We are particularly interested in defining indicators that make use of qualitative information on how people benefit from the environment through non-material benefits, and how to link these benefits with the condition of the natural environment. We want to improve the way that benefits from cultural services can be included in place-based applications of natural capital; developing a deeper understanding to determine and define indicators that link natural capital asset condition (quality, quantity and location) with a range of benefits derived from cultural ecosystem services. This work includes desk-based scoping and research alongside focus groups with specialists and advisors. It will result in a suite of proposed indicators and their supporting data, and an interpretation package that details how to collect, use and apply the findings of the research in local-scale natural capital applications. 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 caitlin.hinson@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on Friday 21 June. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to caitlin.hinson@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a3ba8dcd-a628-4cc7-80f4-42bf43bfa99e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea4411c0-984e-42f0-8047-e7b864f50bea
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
SME

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
£48,198 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
7 Jul 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
Caitlin Hinson
Contact Email
caitlin.hinson@naturalengland.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WALLINGFORD
Postcode
OX10 8BD
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Benson & Crowmarsh
Westminster Constituency
Henley and Thame

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATURAL CAPITAL SOLUTIONS

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