Tender

Citizen Science Local Pilots

NATURAL ENGLAND

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Tender

15 Sep 2023 at 13:01

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15 Sep 2023 at 05:56

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15 Sep 2023 at 05:51

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14 Sep 2023 at 07:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Natural England, on behalf of DEFRA, is initiating a tender named "Citizen Science Local Pilots" for research and development services. The procurement aims to release a multi-lot Open Competition in September 2023. The focus is on facilitating coordinated studies of nature by the public, not on existing data. The tender period ends on 16th October 2023, with the contract period starting on 13th November 2023 until 31st March 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the research and development services category to compete for contracts in various regions such as Northumbria, West Midlands, Norfolk & Suffolk, and Wessex. Suitable businesses looking to engage in purposeful nature studies should consider bidding for this procurement, following the open procedure above the threshold for the chance to grow their business through government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Citizen Science Local Pilots

Notice Description

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome Any questions, requests to participate or tender submissions must be submitted electronically via this portal. DEFRA, on behalf of Natural England aim to release a multi-lot Open Competition for Citizen Science Local Pilots in September 2023. The focus of this work is on enabling and facilitating coordinated, purposeful studies of nature and the environment by members of the public, that benefit participants and usefully inform and help evaluate decisions, actions and interventions. Although access to and use of existing data is important, it is not the focus of this work. Acknowledging this early will help maintain focus and avoid distractions. The four pilots will be procured under separate contracts with geographical coverage mapping to Natural England regions: * Lot1- Northumbria * Lot 2- West Midlands * Lot 3- Norfolk & Suffolk *Lot 4- Wessex **15/09-The issue with the atamis portal has now been resolved and suppliers should be able to register their interest and begin preparing their bid return

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7e0d949-e2fd-4ea7-8da1-cfec4075a973
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
BRISTOL
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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