--- title: "DISCOVER TRANQUILLITY: Engaging People" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1ac03a63-8029-4d2c-811a-75d2f0020c2c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1ac03a63-8029-4d2c-811a-75d2f0020c2c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1ac03a63-8029-4d2c-811a-75d2f0020c2c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1ac03a63-8029-4d2c-811a-75d2f0020c2c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2024-01-15" --- # DISCOVER TRANQUILLITY: Engaging People Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1ac03a63-8029-4d2c-811a-75d2f0020c2c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1ac03a63-8029-4d2c-811a-75d2f0020c2c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1ac03a63-8029-4d2c-811a-75d2f0020c2c.json) ## Summary Natural England is inviting bids for the project titled "DISCOVER TRANQUILLITY: Engaging People" in the research and development services and related consultancy services category. This project involves conducting a public perception survey focused on tranquillity factors, with a contract period from January to May 2024. The deadline for submissions is 12:00 on 19/01/2024, and the contract period is from 29/01/2024 to 20/05/2024. The procurement method is an open procedure with a minimum value of £29,000 and a total value of £33,333. This tender opportunity with Natural England is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Businesses with experience in research, engaging people, and analysis of qualitative data would be well-suited to compete. The project aims to inform the development of a national map of relative tranquillity, creating growth opportunities for businesses involved in research and consultancy services. Interested parties should submit their quotations meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) to chris.bolton@naturalengland.org.uk. ## Notice This project is the first phase of research, which will focus on preparing and implementing a public perception survey to gather contemporary views about tranquillity (eg what makes a place tranquil and what detracts from it). This will require the development of a Participatory Appraisal approach and techniques that inform an up to date understanding of factors that contribute to people's experience of tranquillity. The project will require experience and skills in engaging people (including some focus groups); also gathering and analysis of qualitative data. The project will run from January to May 2024 working closely with Natural England, CPRE and other stakeholders. It is envisaged that this project will inform a further phase of work to develop a national map of relative tranquillity. 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 chris.bolton@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on 02/02/2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to chris.bolton@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/577da0bc-383d-432d-94e3-f7c8f9c4b391 | | 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 | 15 Jan 2024 | | Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 12 Feb 2024 - 20 May 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £33,333 | | 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 | BRIDGWATER | | Post town | Taunton | | Postcode | TA6 4YS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset | | Local authority | Somerset | | Electoral ward | Bridgwater North & Central | | Westminster constituency | Bridgwater | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 15 Jan 2024 at 13:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/577da0bc-383d-432d-94e3-f7c8f9c4b391 - 22 Dec 2023 at 11:08 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/577da0bc-383d-432d-94e3-f7c8f9c4b391 - 22 Dec 2023 at 11:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/577da0bc-383d-432d-94e3-f7c8f9c4b391 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/577da0bc-383d-432d-94e3-f7c8f9c4b391 15th January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a23de484-73aa-4888-b9c1-dfea45b8466d RFQ - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/84ff3bba-66f0-4044-9675-620f238b23e8 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c7d3c14c-737e-4715-a496-8e3da0d6adb9 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0d7594b5-ce72-4d4d-8146-040e03c065ea - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cf172f08-8bf6-47f1-b81d-edac7a7b0461 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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