Tender

Species Evidence Base - version 2; Lepidoptera

NATURAL ENGLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process led by Natural England is for the project titled "Species Evidence Base - version 2; Lepidoptera" in the Environmental Information Systems industry category. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender period ending on September 29, 2023. The contract period is planned to run from October 16, 2023, to June 30, 2024. This open procedure tender is suited for SMEs and VCSEs, offering a business opportunity for those skilled in environmental information systems. The project requires a specialist lepidoptera expert to complete all data fields in a template spreadsheet for butterfly and moth species.

This procurement opportunity by Natural England presents a chance for businesses to engage in providing specialized environmental information systems services. SMEs and VCSEs well-versed in species taxonomy and conservation would be well-suited to compete. With a procurement stage currently active and a deadline for submission on September 29, 2023, interested businesses should prepare their quotations meeting the RFQ requirements. The project aims to deliver a Species Evidence Base version 2, aiding in evidence-led decision-making for species recovery work, with a specified delivery timeline from October 2023 to June 2024.

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Notice Title

Species Evidence Base - version 2; Lepidoptera

Notice Description

Species Evidence Base version 2 will form a novel, single repository for information on species taxonomy and status, population trends and distribution, habitats, pressures, climate change vulnerability, and recovery actions. We want the tool to be available for use by Natural England staff by July 2024, to inform evidence-led decision making in critical areas of our species recovery work. We require a specialist lepidoptera expert who is able to assimilate a variety of information sources and use their own expert knowledge to complete all data fields in the template spreadsheet for all butterfly and moth species in scope. Work delivery will run from Oct 2023 - Jun 2024. 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 william.cole@naturalengland.org.uk by 11:59pm on 13/10/2023. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to william.cole@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-e75449f6-3faa-497f-b5dc-3ac6ed70f506
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13331450-c4d8-428f-b223-2becc2c07fc7
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90714100 - Environmental information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Oct 2023 - 30 Jun 2024 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
William Cole
Contact Email
william.cole@naturalengland.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
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

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