--- title: "Monitoring & Evaluation Contract for Culture Nature England Project: In collaboration with Libraries Connected" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-11e4c68e-e2ff-451c-aeb3-0e020606b21f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-11e4c68e-e2ff-451c-aeb3-0e020606b21f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-11e4c68e-e2ff-451c-aeb3-0e020606b21f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-11e4c68e-e2ff-451c-aeb3-0e020606b21f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2024-08-23" --- # Monitoring & Evaluation Contract for Culture Nature England Project: In collaboration with Libraries Connected Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-11e4c68e-e2ff-451c-aeb3-0e020606b21f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-11e4c68e-e2ff-451c-aeb3-0e020606b21f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-11e4c68e-e2ff-451c-aeb3-0e020606b21f.json) ## Summary Natural England is seeking to procure Monitoring and Evaluation services for its Culture Nature England Project, in collaboration with the national library charity Libraries Connected. This project aims to work with 30 libraries across the United Kingdom to explore local connections to nature and protected sites. The tender is in the active tender amendment stage with an open procurement method and is categorized under research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV 73000000). The contract is valued between £25,000 and £35,000 GBP, with submissions due by 12 midday on 6 September 2024. The contract period is set to start on 30 September 2024 and end on 31 March 2025. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on research and consultancy, particularly those skilled in producing thematic case studies and conducting both qualitative and quantitative research. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply. Businesses with experience in novel research methodologies and tools will find this project a good fit, allowing them to contribute to the roll-out of Protected Site Strategies in 2025 and expand their portfolio in public sector contracts. ## Notice Supply of Monitoring and Evaluation Services for Culture Nature England Project, working in partnership with "Libraries Connected", national library Charity. Project will be working with 30 libraries across England and supporting activities that will enable communities and Libraries to investigate connections to Nature locally, alongside connections to Protected Sites. Creation of thematic case studies and qualitative and quantitative research using novel and compelling methodologies and tools to provide evidence that will support rollout of Protected Site Strategies in 2025. 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 CultureNature@Naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on 06/09/2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to CultureNature@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/dda5c3b6-9bcf-4596-ae34-fb8538b44097 | | 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 | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £35,000 | | 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 | NORWICH | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR3 1UB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk | | ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk | | Local authority | Norwich | | Electoral ward | Thorpe Hamlet | | Westminster constituency | Norwich South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79315000 - Social research services ## Release History - 23 Aug 2024 at 12:16 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dda5c3b6-9bcf-4596-ae34-fb8538b44097 - 23 Aug 2024 at 09:51 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dda5c3b6-9bcf-4596-ae34-fb8538b44097 - 21 Aug 2024 at 10:52 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dda5c3b6-9bcf-4596-ae34-fb8538b44097 - 19 Aug 2024 at 13:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dda5c3b6-9bcf-4596-ae34-fb8538b44097 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dda5c3b6-9bcf-4596-ae34-fb8538b44097 23rd August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7761015e-9138-49c7-a0c6-a8ad68e24516 RFQ - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fed27239-ecf8-4402-8c7b-31a2681cf577 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3c773544-b4bc-4682-b35e-88d1c5cfe663 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2fbe6ef7-bacf-40d9-9f14-abc8f78dd5f6 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c0c7b601-5fd2-47f1-80b0-4b8ce1d547c4 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1af69290-8c12-4ede-aa95-12acce921d77 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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