--- title: "Phase 1 scoping and evidence gathering for Nature South-West; a cross regional partnership for nature recovery" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3c84c0b9-630d-4326-bc4f-9e6745fdb205" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3c84c0b9-630d-4326-bc4f-9e6745fdb205" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3c84c0b9-630d-4326-bc4f-9e6745fdb205.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3c84c0b9-630d-4326-bc4f-9e6745fdb205.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2023-05-12" --- # Phase 1 scoping and evidence gathering for Nature South-West; a cross regional partnership for nature recovery Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3c84c0b9-630d-4326-bc4f-9e6745fdb205 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3c84c0b9-630d-4326-bc4f-9e6745fdb205) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3c84c0b9-630d-4326-bc4f-9e6745fdb205.json) ## Summary The procurement process led by Natural England involves Phase 1 scoping and evidence gathering for Nature South-West, focusing on nature recovery. The contract, valued at £12,500 GBP, is below threshold and currently in the tender stage. The deadline for submissions is 26/05/2023, with the contract period set to start on 05/06/2023 and end on 02/09/2023. The project is based in the South West region of the United Kingdom and falls under the environmental protection industry category. This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses in the environmental services sector to contribute to nature recovery initiatives. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this tender. By participating in this procurement process, businesses can showcase their expertise in green finance opportunities for nature recovery and help shape the development of Nature South West in partnership with Natural England. ## Notice Sparked by the Nature North initiative (North of England cross-regional partnership delivering nature recovery ambitions), there is momentum building to scope what a Nature South West equivalent programme could look like, taking the learning from Nature North and applying a South West lens (unique blend of natural assets, culture and population). Guided by a small existing steering group of key partners and stakeholders, this Phase 1 piece of work would gather evidence and build a business case for Nature South West, capturing emerging, existing and potential Investable Propositions to harness green finance opportunities for nature recovery. This will be a largely desk-based exercise, carrying out a stakeholder analysis and collecting information on existing nature finance projects from across the South West (e.g. via a questionnaire), helping understand the requirements and barriers of buyers, sellers and investors when looking at investing in nature. The chosen contractor will also help the steering group understand the approach and model we should take to developing Nature South West, using Nature North for inspiration and exploring the various functions such a project and partnership could provide. 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 pat.markey-bell@naturalengland.org.uk by 17:00PM on 26/05/2023. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to pat.markey-bell@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/4d241318-01b1-4ba5-94eb-0323dbb8b5c5 | | 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 | 12 May 2023 | | Submission deadline | 26 May 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Jun 2023 - 1 Sep 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £12,500 | | 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 | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS1 5AH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of | | Local authority | Bristol, City of | | Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside | | Westminster constituency | Bristol Central | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90720000 - Environmental protection ## Release History - 12 May 2023 at 10:49 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d241318-01b1-4ba5-94eb-0323dbb8b5c5 - 11 May 2023 at 07:14 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d241318-01b1-4ba5-94eb-0323dbb8b5c5 - 11 May 2023 at 06:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d241318-01b1-4ba5-94eb-0323dbb8b5c5 - 5 May 2023 at 08:29 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d241318-01b1-4ba5-94eb-0323dbb8b5c5 - 5 May 2023 at 07:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d241318-01b1-4ba5-94eb-0323dbb8b5c5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d241318-01b1-4ba5-94eb-0323dbb8b5c5 12th May 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1980d131-3c9e-49aa-abf0-06a8bf688a4b RFQ Document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bb36d679-8cbd-4f4b-b881-0e75a5c8272e - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/66f3608a-3e90-4a9b-a7b0-5596657dc234 Updated RFQ - Contract end date extended - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0113242a-8f3b-4142-a047-d3aaea40bc77 RFQ Document ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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