--- title: "Heathland Connections Audience Data Investigation" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3ae3f3b2-4ae0-4f2a-9c35-d82b73889d8b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3ae3f3b2-4ae0-4f2a-9c35-d82b73889d8b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3ae3f3b2-4ae0-4f2a-9c35-d82b73889d8b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3ae3f3b2-4ae0-4f2a-9c35-d82b73889d8b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2023-12-21" --- # Heathland Connections Audience Data Investigation Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3ae3f3b2-4ae0-4f2a-9c35-d82b73889d8b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3ae3f3b2-4ae0-4f2a-9c35-d82b73889d8b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3ae3f3b2-4ae0-4f2a-9c35-d82b73889d8b.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "Heathland Connections Audience Data Investigation" project is led by Natural England. The project falls under the industry category of research and development consultancy services. The tender is in the award stage, and the contract period runs from 21st July 2023 to 31st March 2024. The minimum value of the contract is £30,000, with a final contract value of £49,000. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold, and the tender deadline for submissions is 17th July 2023. This opportunity for the Heathland Connections project can benefit businesses in the research and development consultancy services sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly suited to compete. Businesses interested in environmental research and nature conservation projects will find this tender opportunity relevant. The contract period provides a long-term engagement potential for the contracted supplier to contribute towards understanding and managing recreational disturbance in protected sites within the West Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. ## Notice It is proposed to investigate the current usage of key protected sites by members of the public within the West Surrey Hills AONB. The main aim is to understand visitor numbers and motivations for visiting protected sites and understand users attitudes towards nature. As these sites are predominantly heathland, they are vulnerable to recreational disturbance. In order to tackle this issue strategically we first need to understand what and where the pressures are. 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 victoria.hawkins@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on 17/07/2023. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to victoria.hawkins@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/a8b8fe1f-3f48-4458-aad0-ec3b73a3fe8b | | 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 | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Dec 2023 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 13 Aug 2023 | | Contract period | 13 Aug 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £49,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £48,750 | | 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 | READING | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG1 1AF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West | | Local authority | Reading | | Electoral ward | Abbey | | Westminster constituency | Reading Central | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | XV INSIGHT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services ## Release History - 21 Dec 2023 at 15:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8b8fe1f-3f48-4458-aad0-ec3b73a3fe8b - 10 Jul 2023 at 13:14 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61795a3a-90d9-4fd5-9740-f29d5ed37842 - 5 Jul 2023 at 12:34 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61795a3a-90d9-4fd5-9740-f29d5ed37842 - 3 Jul 2023 at 15:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61795a3a-90d9-4fd5-9740-f29d5ed37842 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8b8fe1f-3f48-4458-aad0-ec3b73a3fe8b 21st December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61795a3a-90d9-4fd5-9740-f29d5ed37842 10th July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6f763a6c-39ec-4d5b-b980-612460805ea5 Request for Quotation - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2db07623-1c0e-4fb4-926a-3f9a62a713be Conflict of Interest Declaration - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9b20cc8a-cb80-4b8b-93f4-3386172d8d75 Guided Buying_Commercial Response Basic - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a5255c7f-42ee-43de-b62b-3076aa0eeba5 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/da3d612f-773e-4985-acf1-8de22a9fc4e0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/954c7981-b54b-412f-960f-29e096637b6b ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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