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Private Investor Research - Urban Greening Accreditation

NATURAL ENGLAND

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11 May 2023 at 15:06

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15 Dec 2022 at 08:19

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30 Nov 2022 at 16:45

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30 Nov 2022 at 15:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Natural England involves a tender for the research and development of urban greening projects to enhance health, wellbeing, and nature in urban areas. The project aims to create a new national urban greening accreditation for Nature Towns and Nature Cities, focusing on private sector investment drivers. The tender, titled "Private Investor Research - Urban Greening Accreditation," falls under the CPV category for research and development services. The contract value is £20,000, with a procurement method of open procedure. The tender deadline is 13th January 2023, and the contract period spans from 23rd January to 31st March 2023.

This opportunity presents a chance for businesses specializing in research and development services, consultancy, and urban greening to engage with Natural England's initiative. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete for this tender. The project's emphasis on private sector engagement and urban greening offers avenues for businesses to contribute towards sustainable urban development and environmental conservation, aligning with the growing demand for nature-focused solutions in urban landscapes.

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Notice Title

Private Investor Research - Urban Greening Accreditation

Notice Description

Natural England requires the services of a contractor to undertake research to grow our understanding of private sector interests in driving forward the greening of urban areas for all the benefits to health and wellbeing, nature and climate. We are exploring a potential new national urban greening accreditation, to create Nature Towns and Nature Cities across England. In summary this work will involve; 1. Identifying the drivers for private sector investors in urban greening (either new or retrofit green infrastructure, urban nature or biophilic buildings), and the levers that would encourage greater investment in urban greening. We would particularly like to explore the potential role of an area-wide urban greening or urban nature accreditation such as a Green or Nature City/Town/Neighbourhood/Street in attracting investment for green interventions and nature-based solutions. Market segmentation is likely to be required to understand a range of private sector drivers. We are interested in understanding the potential scale of any future investment and particular outcomes or products investors would like to 'buy into'. 2. Scoping out one to one interviews with private investors and a private investors roundtable with Natural England and its partners to explore these drivers in more detail. Use this research to advise on the development of accreditation outcomes, potential criteria and evaluation questions. Additional information: This work for Natural England is focusing on urban areas driven by the importance of nature on people's doorsteps for people, nature, climate and prosperity. NE is seeking to galvanise opportunities for investment around urban greening and are developing our thinking for an accreditation that would act as a 'wrapper' for activity in this area. To explore this further we want to; * Work with 6 - 10 local partnerships and learn from National Trust's Future Parks Accelerator * Make this work self-sustaining - the accreditation needs to be self-financed which is why we're exploring private investment as part of the package * Understand how an accreditation could deliver systemic change and bring in investment NE engagement to date NE has engaged with Local Authorities to grow our understanding of what LA's need from an accreditation. We have also engaged across Government departments and with NGO's to grow our understanding. We would now like to engage the private sector. We have listened to a group of private companies through our colleagues in the Nature Recovery Network but would like to focus our learning now in the urban context. For more information contact : Dawn.Jackson@NaturalEngland.org.uk or Clare.Warburton@NaturalEngland.org.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c5e6f729-1d76-44af-a0b7-83e1c1b1e301
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/225111d3-064b-4aba-b626-c42413add32c
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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
23 Jan 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 1-6 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
PETERBOROUGH
Postcode
PE1 1NG
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
Central
Westminster Constituency
Peterborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTH STAR TRANSITION AND APELLA ADVISORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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