--- title: "Oral Histories RFQ" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5e099264-135d-4e0c-9d15-2af3b467145e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5e099264-135d-4e0c-9d15-2af3b467145e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5e099264-135d-4e0c-9d15-2af3b467145e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5e099264-135d-4e0c-9d15-2af3b467145e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2023-08-25" --- # Oral Histories RFQ Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5e099264-135d-4e0c-9d15-2af3b467145e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5e099264-135d-4e0c-9d15-2af3b467145e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5e099264-135d-4e0c-9d15-2af3b467145e.json) ## Summary The buying organisation, Natural England, has awarded the contract for the "Oral Histories RFQ" tender for research services. The contract, valued at £22,320, will run from 17th July 2023 to 12th January 2024 in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the award date was 6th July 2023. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the research services industry, particularly those well-suited to deliver primary data collection projects. The contract, involving face-to-face oral history interviews, aims to collect raw data in the Yorkshire region. Small and medium-sized enterprises are highlighted as suitable for participation, showcasing the potential for business growth and collaboration within the procurement process. ## Notice This is a 6-month contract to deliver primary data collection in two case study locations on the Yorkshire coast. Data will be collected using face-to-face oral history interview methods and will require regular travel and a flexible approach to working. Training will be provided and key outputs of the contract will be raw data. 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 helen.kendall@naturalengland.org.uk and ruby.grantham@naturalengland.org by 12 midday on 30/06/2023. IMPORTANT: Please note the contract value given above has been corrected to show the value exclusive of VAT on the 20th June 2023. This has not changed the overall contract value since original publication. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to ruby.grantham@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/c1e5d9fd-3951-4356-87e5-1018481b4cb4 | | 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 | 25 Aug 2023 | | Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 5 Jul 2023 | | Contract period | 16 Jul 2023 - 12 Jan 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £25,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £22,320 | | 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 | YORK | | Post town | York | | Postcode | YO1 7PX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE21 York | | Local authority | York | | Electoral ward | Guildhall | | Westminster constituency | York Central | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CLARKE FILM AND MEDIA | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 25 Aug 2023 at 11:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1e5d9fd-3951-4356-87e5-1018481b4cb4 - 20 Jun 2023 at 15:31 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfee592f-8d21-4f78-bca1-c073a52e4abd - 20 Jun 2023 at 15:19 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfee592f-8d21-4f78-bca1-c073a52e4abd - 20 Jun 2023 at 14:27 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfee592f-8d21-4f78-bca1-c073a52e4abd - 13 Jun 2023 at 15:54 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfee592f-8d21-4f78-bca1-c073a52e4abd - 13 Jun 2023 at 15:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfee592f-8d21-4f78-bca1-c073a52e4abd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1e5d9fd-3951-4356-87e5-1018481b4cb4 25th August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfee592f-8d21-4f78-bca1-c073a52e4abd 20th June 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/53143c3a-1eb8-42b7-9455-13e6dd0fb08c T&C's - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/10cc4883-e9b1-4d86-8767-f9331ebd004b - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2a5eaaec-3e31-4dc9-8204-8a6a6db46dcd RFQ document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/598af269-ba84-4216-96d5-dd24cd2505c1 RFQ - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/02f74f97-59bb-464b-a88d-d935732c10bb Request for Quotation - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/15b7734a-69e1-41b9-ba97-eb71c2d46efc Request for Quotation - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/516f7c9c-33cb-48c5-a26f-8e6843b3ed93 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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