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Strengthening Social Accountability for Biodiversity Net Gain

NATURAL ENGLAND

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23 Sep 2024 at 10:35

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28 May 2024 at 10:50

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28 May 2024 at 09:50

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Summary of the contracting process

Natural England has successfully awarded a contract through an open procedure to the Institute of Development Studies (THE) for the project titled "Strengthening Social Accountability for Biodiversity Net Gain". This project's aim is to enhance social accountability mechanisms to improve the delivery of Biodiversity Net Gain initiatives. The contract, worth £49,991, runs from 9th July 2024 to 31st March 2025 and falls under the industry category of Research and Experimental Development Services. The procurement involved an open procedure and was classified as below threshold, with the tender period ending on 25th June 2024. The contractor will focus on providing high-quality research and practical lessons on social accountability models applicable across Natural England and the broader sector.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for enterprises specialising in social accountability, biodiversity research, and environmental science. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are especially well-suited to compete for such contracts given their recognised capabilities in delivering innovative, high-quality research. The awarded project aims to test and build evidence for strengthened social accountability, which may lead to further contracts and recognition in the sector, expanding business networks and expertise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Strengthening Social Accountability for Biodiversity Net Gain

Notice Description

PLEASE NOTE - contract value of up to PS49,999 is exclusive of VAT. This project on Strengthening Social Accountability Mechanisms for Biodiverity Net Gain will run until the end of March 2025. The Natural England Social Science team and Biodiversity Net Gain leads seek to appoint a contractor with a proven track record in delivering high quality research on social accountability and its application. The project is designed to i) contribute to better delivery of the Biodiversity Net Gain, through testing and building evidence for strengthened social accountability; and ii) provide practical lessons on the application of social accountability models to strengthen delivery across NE and the sector. 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 Isabelle.Cardinal@Naturalengland.org.uk by 23:55 25/06/2024. 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/744536bc-e4bd-4858-958b-b4a1936fbdc4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,999 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,991 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
8 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

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
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSTITUTE OF DEVELOPMENT STUDIES (THE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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