--- title: "Event facilitation. Citizen Science stakeholder engagement, workshops and conference - northeast" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4a054294-e578-470c-873b-86c886260c13" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4a054294-e578-470c-873b-86c886260c13" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4a054294-e578-470c-873b-86c886260c13.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4a054294-e578-470c-873b-86c886260c13.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2024-09-05" --- # Event facilitation. Citizen Science stakeholder engagement, workshops and conference - northeast Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4a054294-e578-470c-873b-86c886260c13 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4a054294-e578-470c-873b-86c886260c13) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4a054294-e578-470c-873b-86c886260c13.json) ## Summary The procurement process led by Natural England, titled "Event facilitation. Citizen Science stakeholder engagement, workshops and conference - northeast," focuses on providing event services within the industry category. The event targets the intertidal and shallow subtidal habitats of the northeast coastline of the United Kingdom and is scheduled for 1st to 4th March 2025. The procurement stage reached the "Award" phase on 18th September 2024, and the accepted supply value amounted to £12,400. The entire contract period runs from 18th September 2024 to 24th March 2025. Key deadlines included the application deadline on 11th September 2024 at 17:00, and queries needed to be submitted via email to Stephanie Mills of Natural England. This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for SMEs and VSCEs, given its suitability for these entities. The contract involves comprehensive event management tasks such as stakeholder engagement, workshops, and conference organisation—roles that can help businesses enhance their portfolio and reputation in the event services sector. Businesses adept in handling large-scale events and those with experience in facilitating scientific community engagements would find this project highly suitable. By participating, these businesses can gain visibility and leverage their capabilities within the public sector, leading to further opportunities. ## Notice This contract is for the facilitation of a 4 day celebratory event of citizen science with a focus on projects that operate in the intertidal and shallow subtidal habitats of our coastline. The event will run over the spring tides of March 2025 (1st - 4th March). The contract includes stakeholder engagement, workshop facilitation and organising a half day conference. Two events will run in parallel enabling the collection of volunteer data from intertidal habitats in the SW and the NE. This contract is for the event taking place in the northeast only. Facilitations of the event in the southwest is by a separate contract. 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 stephanie.mills@naturalengland.org.uk by 17:00 on 11/09/2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to stephanie.mills@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/e667ecbe-3d6c-4f0e-8b5a-ef63c0cdb215 | | 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 | 5 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 Sep 2024 - 24 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £15,000 | | 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 | EXETER | | Post town | Exeter | | Postcode | EX1 1QA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon | | ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC | | Local authority | Exeter | | Electoral ward | St David's | | Westminster constituency | Exeter | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79952000 - Event services ## Release History - 5 Sep 2024 at 07:29 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e667ecbe-3d6c-4f0e-8b5a-ef63c0cdb215 - 28 Aug 2024 at 12:25 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e667ecbe-3d6c-4f0e-8b5a-ef63c0cdb215 - 28 Aug 2024 at 12:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e667ecbe-3d6c-4f0e-8b5a-ef63c0cdb215 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e667ecbe-3d6c-4f0e-8b5a-ef63c0cdb215 5th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f8e78d35-104a-4eef-8382-f53992df9cd6 RFQ - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/71967e2f-9a07-4b40-bc96-f7d24988b1ac - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e4b9386e-3ca7-4be0-afc5-cfa0d4d57f48 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8c31d263-9ffd-4384-8f4f-30322e6b0825 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f53155ef-fab8-4f4d-a676-649b77114473 RFQ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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