--- title: "Arts-science collaborations" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0e881c51-96a0-4ca6-9d20-3d7216f35444" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0e881c51-96a0-4ca6-9d20-3d7216f35444" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0e881c51-96a0-4ca6-9d20-3d7216f35444.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0e881c51-96a0-4ca6-9d20-3d7216f35444.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2024-08-05" --- # Arts-science collaborations Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0e881c51-96a0-4ca6-9d20-3d7216f35444 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0e881c51-96a0-4ca6-9d20-3d7216f35444) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0e881c51-96a0-4ca6-9d20-3d7216f35444.json) ## Summary Natural England has awarded a contract for "Arts-science collaborations" in the research services sector. The initiative aims to partner four individual artists or creative practitioners with different teams in Natural England's Chief Scientist's Directorate. The collaboration will address various evidence or research-related topics, including collective action on the climate and nature crisis, geology for nature recovery, interpreting DNA research, and learning from future scenarios. The contract period starts on 15 July 2024 and ends on 20 December 2024. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the contract valued between £40,000 and £48,000. The awarded contracts were for a total of £12,000 each, allocated to B Lyon, Radical Ecology CIC, R St. John, and NA/FILMS Ltd. Business quotations were required to be submitted by 10 June 2024 through an open invitation process suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in the arts and creative sectors, including visual arts, music, creative writing, and performing arts. It provides a chance to collaborate with scientific teams to create innovative solutions and deliver impactful research. This cross-disciplinary approach not only enhances scientific inquiry but also elevates the role of artistic interpretation in contributing to environmental and social issues. Businesses that specialise in research, environmental sustainability, and creative practices would find this opportunity particularly beneficial, offering them a platform to showcase their expertise and expand their project portfolio by collaborating with Natural England. ## Notice [Please note that the highest or lowest value stated for the contract is for all 4 artists/creative practitioners, and that the maximum amount available for each artist/creative practitioner is therefore PS12,000 without VAT (with an expected minimum of PS10,000)]. This requirement is for 4 individual artists/creative practitioners, each to work with a different team in Natural England's (NE) Chief Scientist's Directorate to address a brief the respective team has developed on an evidence/research-related topic relevant to their area of work: inspiring collective action on the climate and nature crisis; exploring geology for nature recovery and connection; interpreting DNA research; and translating and learning from scenarios of the future. We are looking for interested artists/creative practitioners who have the experience, skills and knowledge outlined in the evaluation criteria to apply as individuals, and will allocate the 4 successful artists as far as feasible to their preferred pilot using the process outlined in the specification. Each artist/creative practitioner will collaborate with their science team to develop and address the brief, co-creating an artwork/piece. We welcome submissions from any artistic practice (visual arts, music, creative writing, performing arts etc). Together these 4 arts-science collaboration pilots will produce evidence for a research project being led by the NE social science team to address the following research questions: 1. What 'added value' does arts-based research offer to science and evidence processes within NE and beyond? 2. What is needed for successful arts-science collaborations that would generate such 'added-value' within a context like NE? This will involve active participation in 3 workshops, a focus group and a webinar to capture and discuss learning. 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 Alexia.Coke@naturalengland.org.uk by 9am on 10 June 2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to Alexia.Coke@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/26f7fd57-f0e8-4d7a-a391-97b9c091656b | | 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 | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 23 Jun 2024 | | Contract period | 15 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £48,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £35,470 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NATURAL ENGLAND | | Locality | WORCESTER | | Post town | Worcester | | Postcode | WR5 2NP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC | | Local authority | Worcester | | Electoral ward | Nunnery | | Westminster constituency | Worcester | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 4 | | Supplier names | B LYON; NA/FILMS; R ST. JOHN; RADICAL ECOLOGY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 5 Aug 2024 at 08:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26f7fd57-f0e8-4d7a-a391-97b9c091656b - 6 Jun 2024 at 14:12 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/847be479-e1c3-40cf-82ae-1abb589bc35b - 3 Jun 2024 at 12:38 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/847be479-e1c3-40cf-82ae-1abb589bc35b - 30 May 2024 at 14:48 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/847be479-e1c3-40cf-82ae-1abb589bc35b - 28 May 2024 at 08:27 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/847be479-e1c3-40cf-82ae-1abb589bc35b - 28 May 2024 at 08:25 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/847be479-e1c3-40cf-82ae-1abb589bc35b - 21 May 2024 at 13:11 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/847be479-e1c3-40cf-82ae-1abb589bc35b - 21 May 2024 at 07:08 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/847be479-e1c3-40cf-82ae-1abb589bc35b - 20 May 2024 at 14:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/847be479-e1c3-40cf-82ae-1abb589bc35b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26f7fd57-f0e8-4d7a-a391-97b9c091656b 5th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/847be479-e1c3-40cf-82ae-1abb589bc35b 6th June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ee40ff35-2646-4877-b18e-86648186848b RFQ - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1e96f12a-9f8a-4e32-b4b9-6e7260e7654b - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b367d27f-c11a-4eb2-88f7-fe7877937b92 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ed157f59-9292-4b6c-8d15-5fe0b044250d - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/db82f62a-d42b-4b93-8d97-ee79e14f5c8a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9e615766-3a21-41a4-b2f0-a8d84f7b6658 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b76380d5-2139-41ae-b27a-19533a8b18cc - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0f9d3591-b221-4f4e-b49a-93b690179c58 Updated QA - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/4a0da835-fccf-47ce-9e6e-15c1bf48ee9f - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/a1dbf57d-b8af-4d0f-b86c-ecf867d1aa00 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/bce6a094-26a1-463c-bd3c-9f3f9e8eb79e - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/046786a8-8391-496a-b1e2-a7dfb218a7e1 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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