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title: "Citizen Science Local Pilots"
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buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND"
published: "2023-09-12"
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# Citizen Science Local Pilots

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-52cd368f-626f-49ca-923e-100d1b61640b

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## Summary

The buying organisation, Natural England, has released a tender titled "Citizen Science Local Pilots" for research and development services and related consultancy services. The procurement stage is a tender with a deadline of October 12, 2023. This opportunity, with a contract value of £1,000,000, aims to procure services for four separate pilots in different regions of the United Kingdom. Businesses, especially SMEs and VCSEs, are encouraged to apply via the Authority's e-sourcing portal.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for companies interested in citizen science and environmental studies. Businesses providing research and development services or consultancy services could find this tender well-suited to their expertise. By participating in this opportunity, businesses can contribute to purposeful studies of nature and the environment, benefiting both participants and informing key decisions in the industry. The procurement method is an open procedure, providing a fair chance for a wide range of businesses to compete effectively.

## Notice

DEFRA, on behalf of Natural England aim to release a multi-lot Open Competition for Citizen Science Local Pilots in September 2023. The focus of this work is on enabling and facilitating coordinated, purposeful studies of nature and the environment by members of the public, that benefit participants and usefully inform and help evaluate decisions, actions and interventions. Although access to and use of existing data is important, it is not the focus of this work. Acknowledging this early will help maintain focus and avoid distractions. The four pilots will be procured under separate contracts with geographical coverage mapping to Natural England regions: * Lot1- Northumbria * Lot 2- West Midlands * Lot 3- Norfolk & Suffolk *Lot 4- Wessex You may apply for this opportunity via the Authority's e-sourcing portal https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61e6483c-97a6-4acc-b88b-101847821db8 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| 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 | 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 | TLC North East (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Sep 2023 at 15:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61e6483c-97a6-4acc-b88b-101847821db8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61e6483c-97a6-4acc-b88b-101847821db8
  12th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome

## Provenance

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