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A Scoping Project on the "Framework" of Support Required by Schools to Develop their Outdoor Learning Practices

NATURAL ENGLAND

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16 Feb 2024 at 14:29

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24 Aug 2023 at 12:52

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18 Aug 2023 at 09:41

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04 Aug 2023 at 07:55

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03 Aug 2023 at 13:32

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process involves a tender by Natural England for a research consultancy services project titled "A Scoping Project on the 'Framework' of Support Required by Schools to Develop their Outdoor Learning Practices". This project aims to create a framework to help schools embed nature into their teaching practices. The tender has a value of £30,000 and a procurement method of Open Procedure. The tender period ends on 1st September, and the contract period starts on 11th September 2023, ending on 29th February 2024. The buying organisation is Natural England based in Peterborough, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for research consultancy services providers to support schools in enhancing outdoor learning practices. Businesses in the education sector with expertise in nature-based learning and support services for schools would be well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are eligible to participate in this tender. The project aims to empower schools to increase time spent outdoors, making informed decisions about their support needs.

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Notice Title

A Scoping Project on the "Framework" of Support Required by Schools to Develop their Outdoor Learning Practices

Notice Description

The Children and Nature Programme (2019-2022) was established in response to the Governments 25 Year Environment plan, in recognition of the role that nature can play for children and young people's health, however the Programme, along with other research, highlighted the variability in access to high quality support, and identified several challenges as being significant limiting factors in the ambition to make time in nature part of every child's school day. The purpose of this work is to scope options and suggest an approach for the creation of a framework of support which enables more schools to embed access to nature in their day-to-day teaching practice, based on their own priorities, providing signposting and quality control, whilst also considering any specific targeting needs and issues around access to opportunities. The work should also consider the role the environment sector, and Natural England specifically, could take in supporting this framework. The project will consider existing resources and tools which support teachers to deliver time in nature and use this review to provide an overview of what 'good' provision (resources, training, or service providers) should offer and the desirable attributes they should demonstrate. The outcome of this project should be a clear, costed set of recommendations which can be pursued by NE, which provide more teachers and schools with a framework through which to identify, judge and secure the support necessary for them to increase the amount of time spent outside in their school - empowering them to make informed decisions about how they identify the support they need, and source it effectively and efficiently. Additional information: To apply please respond to the attached Invitation to Quote and associated documents. Email your response to susan.lenaghan@naturalengland.org.uk. Tenders to be received no later than 17:00 on 1st September. Any queries about the tendering process please contact susan.lenaghan@naturalengland.org.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b97e7b0e-67d6-4023-ab1f-ca2001e7d11b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f52a761-221d-4183-8a60-34421ab80a12
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

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,160 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2023 - 28 Feb 2024 1-6 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
Susan Lenaghan
Contact Email
susan.lenaghan@naturalengland.org.uk
Contact Phone
07584883579

Buyer Location

Locality
PETERBOROUGH
Postcode
PE2 8YY
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH41 Peterborough
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
Fletton and Stanground
Westminster Constituency
North West Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CUMBRIA DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION CENTRE

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