--- title: "Understanding perceptions of geodiversity in Nature" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6a547258-1a7d-43cd-b427-1a3c96663f92" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6a547258-1a7d-43cd-b427-1a3c96663f92" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6a547258-1a7d-43cd-b427-1a3c96663f92.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6a547258-1a7d-43cd-b427-1a3c96663f92.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2023-10-26" --- # Understanding perceptions of geodiversity in Nature Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6a547258-1a7d-43cd-b427-1a3c96663f92 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6a547258-1a7d-43cd-b427-1a3c96663f92) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6a547258-1a7d-43cd-b427-1a3c96663f92.json) ## Summary The public procurement contracting process is led by Natural England. They have awarded a contract for the project titled "Understanding perceptions of geodiversity in Nature," which falls under the industry category of research services. The procurement stage was completed with a contract value of £16,666. The project's procurement method was an open procedure with a minimum value of £10,000 and a total contract value of £20,000. The contract period is from November 27, 2023, to March 29, 2024. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the research services industry, to engage with Natural England's project on geodiversity perception. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete for this tender. The project focuses on understanding public perception of geodiversity and its importance in nature, catering to a diverse, non-specialist audience. Interested businesses should take note of the submission deadline of 5pm on November 17, 2023. ## Notice This project will investigate the perception of the components of geodiversity and their role within nature. These components include rocks, fossils, minerals, landforms and the natural processes that form them. The successful contractor should develop and carry out a survey into the perception of geodiversity and its role within nature; and recommend possible avenues to highlight the role of geodiversity within nature. The proposed project will use social science techniques and methodologies. The target audience is anticipated as being a diverse, non-specialist or 'general public' audience. Understanding their perception is important as it subsequently impacts the development and overall success of Nature Recovery and Green Infrastructure projects. 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 Barbara.Silva@naturalengland.org.uk by 5pm on 17/11/23. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to Barbara.Silva@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/73d7486a-07a2-4315-812c-a3ca8c2b6f63 | | 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 | 26 Oct 2023 | | Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 27 Nov 2023 - 29 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000 | | 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 | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 3JR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 26 Oct 2023 at 13:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73d7486a-07a2-4315-812c-a3ca8c2b6f63 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73d7486a-07a2-4315-812c-a3ca8c2b6f63 26th October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/569ad1e3-2fba-49df-8beb-f963a50f7f16 RFQ - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/69d930f2-56ac-4d2d-ab07-6bcd7e960768 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2bfdd2f4-60d7-4ace-b306-2ae6da51bf5d ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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