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title: "RDE619 Developing Resources and Infrastructure for Participatory Science"
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# RDE619 Developing Resources and Infrastructure for Participatory Science

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1b546b1c-19da-4249-bdfd-866d87a216d4

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## Summary

Natural England has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "RDE619 Developing Resources and Infrastructure for Participatory Science", classified under CPV 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services. This selective procurement, conducted via a call-off from a framework agreement, involves tasks such as survey framework consultation, resource library design, programme design, collating and reporting. The project, which has a contract value of £114,876.21, spans multiple regions including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The tender stage concluded on 23 August 2024, with contract dates from 1 September 2024 to 31 March 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, as indicated by the suitability criteria. Businesses specialising in consultancy services within the research and development field are well-suited to compete, given the nature of the tasks involved. ICF Consulting Services Limited emerged as the successful supplier, highlighting that firms with strong frameworks and prior experience in resource and programme design, especially those capable of operating across diverse geographical locations, stand to benefit significantly from such procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Survey framework consultation, resource library design, programme design, collating and reporting

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c93fe324-0261-419c-8a27-baf24b68d717 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £114,876 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £114,876 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ICF CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2024 at 08:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c93fe324-0261-419c-8a27-baf24b68d717

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c93fe324-0261-419c-8a27-baf24b68d717
  11th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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