--- title: "Design Online Knowledge Exchange System for PSS Research Insights Natural England" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-06634b06-0669-427f-8d54-8caf982bc7c7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-06634b06-0669-427f-8d54-8caf982bc7c7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-06634b06-0669-427f-8d54-8caf982bc7c7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-06634b06-0669-427f-8d54-8caf982bc7c7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2024-09-26" --- # Design Online Knowledge Exchange System for PSS Research Insights Natural England Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-06634b06-0669-427f-8d54-8caf982bc7c7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-06634b06-0669-427f-8d54-8caf982bc7c7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-06634b06-0669-427f-8d54-8caf982bc7c7.json) ## Summary Natural England has issued an open procedure tender inviting experienced suppliers to design an online knowledge exchange system for Protected Site Strategies (PSS) research insights. The opportunity, valued between £30,000 and £40,000, is in the category of "Business and management consultancy services" and is open to SMEs. The project will involve creating an online ecosystem to facilitate stakeholder engagement with the PSS development project and will include forums, shared work platforms, and hosting actionable decision tools. The contract will commence on 21st October 2024 and end on 28th February 2025. Interested parties must submit their quotations by 17:00 on 1st October 2024. This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in business and management consultancy, particularly those with experience in developing online engagement platforms and knowledge exchange ecosystems. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to apply, offering a chance for significant business growth through a valued partnership with a reputable public organisation like Natural England. The contract's scope, focusing on innovative stakeholder engagement methodologies, positions it as an attractive opportunity for companies looking to showcase their expertise and secure future public sector contracts in similar domains. ## Notice The following contract opportunity invites suitably experienced suppliers to design a knowledge exchange (KE) on-line ecosystem for Protected Site Strategies that brings together the first wave of research insights, including actionable decision tools, from the Protected Site Strategies (PSS) development project. The KE ecosystem should have an online presence and be presented in a way that helps stakeholders engage with PSS in their locality. This may include: * Forums and shared work platforms for Communities of Practice co-creating generic components of Protected Site Strategies * Hosting of developed actionable decision tools * Updates on work in progress with our research 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 RFQmailboxPSS@naturalengland.org.uk by 17:00 on 1st October 2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to RFQmailboxPSS@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df4d253e-e9db-42f3-9db8-1688a232815a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Oct 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NATURAL ENGLAND | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS1 5TL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of | | Local authority | Bristol, City of | | Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside | | Westminster constituency | Bristol Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services ## Release History - 26 Sep 2024 at 07:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df4d253e-e9db-42f3-9db8-1688a232815a - 11 Sep 2024 at 14:10 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df4d253e-e9db-42f3-9db8-1688a232815a - 11 Sep 2024 at 13:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df4d253e-e9db-42f3-9db8-1688a232815a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df4d253e-e9db-42f3-9db8-1688a232815a 26th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/678ac1a4-9e72-45f4-aaf5-6c6dd8983205 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/97db228d-98a5-4a03-b252-a6728337fa19 RFQ - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6c1a8d4e-eac8-4444-8c8f-3ba81f93497f - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2286faf9-8f82-4479-b663-4064005573de RFQ - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/619ded9c-c5b3-4185-80b6-5292a707ca85 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/01b64d99-4d12-41be-aee7-a523fc4d3b10 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4edb6d0a-fa92-4193-8120-aefba2a8ddd3 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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