Tender

Citizen Science Local Pilots

NATURAL ENGLAND (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

12 Sep 2023 at 15:53

Planning

31 Aug 2023 at 07:12

Summary of the contracting process

DEFRA, on behalf of Natural England, is planning the release of a multi-lot Open Competition titled "Citizen Science Local Pilots" in September 2023. The procurement focuses on research and development services and related consultancy services, with a total value of £900,000 GBP. This opportunity entails procuring four separate contracts covering various regions: Northumbria, West Midlands, Norfolk & Suffolk, and Wessex. The tender period closes on October 12, 2023, with bids required to be submitted electronically via the e-sourcing portal. The planned award period starts on September 12, 2023.

This tender for Citizen Science Local Pilots by DEFRA offers business growth opportunities for companies specialising in research and development services and related consultancy. Businesses with expertise in environmental protection may find this tender particularly suitable. The procurement process, which is currently at the planning stage, will open doors for businesses to engage with Natural England and contribute to purposeful studies of nature and the environment conducted by members of the public across diverse geographical locations.

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Notice Title

Citizen Science Local Pilots

Notice Description

DEFRA, on behalf of Natural England aim to release a multi-lot Open Competition for Citizen Science Local Pilots in September 2023.<br/><br/>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.<br/>The four pilots will be procured under separate contracts with geographical coverage mapping to Natural England regions:<br/>* Northumbria<br/>* West Midlands<br/>* Norfolk & Suffolk<br/>* Wessex<br/>You may apply for this opportunity via the Authority's e-sourcing portal https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome

Lot Information

Lot 1- Northumbria

Northumbria Citizen Science Local Pilots

Lot 2- West Midlands

West Midlands Citizen Science Local Pilots

Lot 3- Norfolk & Suffolk

Norfolk & Suffolk Citizen Science Local Pilots

Lot 4- Wessex

Wessex Citizen Science Local Pilots

Lot 1 - Northumbria

Lot 1- Northumbria

Lot 2 - West Midlands

Lot 2 - West Midlands

Lot 3 - Norfolk & Suffolk

Lot 3 - Norfolk & Suffolk

Lot 4 - Wessex

Lot 4 - Wessex

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03f844
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026999-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
12 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
10 Sep 2023Expired
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
Active, Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)
Contact Name
Lucy Coulson
Contact Email
lucy.coulson@defra.gov.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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