--- title: "Arts as evidence" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-513c6c2a-8289-4ff2-8683-e2786254dbf7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-513c6c2a-8289-4ff2-8683-e2786254dbf7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-513c6c2a-8289-4ff2-8683-e2786254dbf7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-513c6c2a-8289-4ff2-8683-e2786254dbf7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2023-11-21" --- # Arts as evidence Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-513c6c2a-8289-4ff2-8683-e2786254dbf7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-513c6c2a-8289-4ff2-8683-e2786254dbf7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-513c6c2a-8289-4ff2-8683-e2786254dbf7.json) ## Summary The public procurement contracting process for the tender titled "Arts as evidence" is being conducted by Natural England in the research services category. The procurement stage is currently active, with the contract starting in September 2023 and concluding by the end of March 2024. The tender deadline for receipt of quotations is 7 August 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure (below threshold), and the total contract value is 40,833 GBP. The procurement process is suitable for SMEs and aims to explore the integration of arts-based research and practice to support nature recovery. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially SMEs, in the research services sector to contribute to Natural England's evidence base for nature recovery. Businesses experienced in culture and arts-based research can participate in developing case studies and conducting focus groups during the contract period. The requirement includes creating written case studies and an internal report, offering businesses a chance to showcase their expertise and contribute to conservation and science initiatives. Interested businesses should ensure timely submission of quotations meeting the RFQ requirements by 7 August 2023. ## Notice This requirement is to explore what arts-based research and practice might contribute to the building of Natural England's evidence base to support nature recovery. We are seeking a social science team who are experienced and knowledgable about culture and arts-based research and practice to: (a) develop at least 6 informative case studies of how arts-based research and practice have been supported and used by other organisations and partnerships to shape the research process and/or evidence generated, particularly in the field of conservation and science (Stage 1); (b) classify different arts-based approaches into categories and map them against relevant programmatic work undertaken within Natural England; then use this classification to produce stimuli for the focus groups (Stage 2); (c) conduct 4 focus groups (each of 2 hours with 6-8 participants per focus group) with Chief Scientist's Directorate staff to explore their perspectives on the potential of integrating arts-based approaches into Natural England's evidence base and approach. Expected outputs include written case studies and an internal report. The contract will start at the beginning of September 2023 and will be completed by the end of March 2024. The deadline for receipts of quotation is 7 August 2023. 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 Alexia.Coke@naturalengland.org.uk by 10am on 7 August 2023. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to Alexia.Coke@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers. 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 Alexia.Coke@naturalengland.org.uk by 10am on 7 August 2023. Please note the contract value given above is exclusive of VAT. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to Alexia.Coke@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/ae276b98-fa6d-4b35-bf4a-f6dfbcea5909 | | 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 Nov 2023 | | Submission deadline | 7 Aug 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 16 Aug 2023 | | Contract period | 3 Sep 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,833 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £37,265 | | 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 | LONDON DEVELOPMENT TRUST | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 21 Nov 2023 at 13:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae276b98-fa6d-4b35-bf4a-f6dfbcea5909 - 19 Jul 2023 at 12:24 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b9750ec-a1b8-4851-8432-f42baac4a7b5 - 19 Jul 2023 at 11:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b9750ec-a1b8-4851-8432-f42baac4a7b5 - 10 Jul 2023 at 14:04 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b9750ec-a1b8-4851-8432-f42baac4a7b5 - 4 Jul 2023 at 14:38 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b9750ec-a1b8-4851-8432-f42baac4a7b5 - 30 Jun 2023 at 12:59 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b9750ec-a1b8-4851-8432-f42baac4a7b5 - 29 Jun 2023 at 13:03 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b9750ec-a1b8-4851-8432-f42baac4a7b5 - 23 Jun 2023 at 13:23 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b9750ec-a1b8-4851-8432-f42baac4a7b5 - 23 Jun 2023 at 09:16 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b9750ec-a1b8-4851-8432-f42baac4a7b5 - 20 Jun 2023 at 13:08 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b9750ec-a1b8-4851-8432-f42baac4a7b5 - 13 Jun 2023 at 16:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b9750ec-a1b8-4851-8432-f42baac4a7b5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae276b98-fa6d-4b35-bf4a-f6dfbcea5909 21st November 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b9750ec-a1b8-4851-8432-f42baac4a7b5 19th July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - 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