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title: "Evaluation of Natural England's Nature Recovery Network Seedcorn Projects"
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# Evaluation of Natural England's Nature Recovery Network Seedcorn Projects

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3c037276-bf09-4b41-94aa-05edca092b2a

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## Summary

Natural England is seeking a supplier to evaluate the effectiveness of its Seedcorn Projects focused on nature recovery. The procurement involves developing a methodology for monitoring future projects. The contract value ranges from £20,000 to £25,000 GBP. The tender deadline is 17th July 2003, and the contract period is from 14th August 2023 to 8th January 2024. The procurement process is in the "award" stage.

This tender by Natural England presents an opportunity for experienced suppliers in research consultancy services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement method is an open procedure below threshold. Businesses interested in evaluating nature recovery projects and developing monitoring methodologies will find this tender suitable for growth opportunities.

## Notice

This contract opportunity is for an experienced supplier to work with Natural England to evaluate the effectiveness of Natural England's Seedcorn Projects, to help us better understand if and how small amounts of money can be used to help pave the way for bigger, more successful nature recovery projects. Natural England is also looking for this contract to develop a methodology for in-house monitoring and evaluation of future Seedcorn projects. 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 karen.robinson@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on 17 July 2003. Please note the contract value range given above is excluding VAT. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to karen.robinson@naturalengland.org.uk by 10th July 2003. 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/f0b8c206-56aa-4443-b4e4-6954a4172db8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 13 Aug 2023 - 8 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,750 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 | POWELLITE IMPACT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Oct 2023 at 11:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0b8c206-56aa-4443-b4e4-6954a4172db8
- 13 Jul 2023 at 11:58 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b939bed5-213b-4dbe-9f71-7eb9457f3ae7
- 11 Jul 2023 at 13:35 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b939bed5-213b-4dbe-9f71-7eb9457f3ae7
- 11 Jul 2023 at 13:29 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b939bed5-213b-4dbe-9f71-7eb9457f3ae7
- 4 Jul 2023 at 14:52 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b939bed5-213b-4dbe-9f71-7eb9457f3ae7
- 23 Jun 2023 at 13:03 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b939bed5-213b-4dbe-9f71-7eb9457f3ae7
- 23 Jun 2023 at 11:26 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b939bed5-213b-4dbe-9f71-7eb9457f3ae7
- 23 Jun 2023 at 10:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b939bed5-213b-4dbe-9f71-7eb9457f3ae7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0b8c206-56aa-4443-b4e4-6954a4172db8
  27th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b939bed5-213b-4dbe-9f71-7eb9457f3ae7
  13th July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2fe7c615-40a8-4a03-ae91-f39484f581a6
  RFQ Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e270dd72-39f1-44ca-b1bc-0fbb3026015b
  Contract Template
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4796ba32-f36f-4af6-9c53-d12e038fb564
  Commercial Response Template
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f02a734d-b2ae-452a-b9fe-752531e62dd7
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/01732b3d-d388-453c-85c9-4ff45c5192e4
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ceb5a593-dfca-4e8d-b3aa-e7072caa8a28
  Commercial Response Template

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