--- title: "Design engaging and effective templates for the processes of notifying Special Sites of Scientific Interest (SSSIs) and the making of Protected Site Strategies (PSS)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6b18c6b3-0089-4631-a2b3-3128928a3471" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6b18c6b3-0089-4631-a2b3-3128928a3471" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6b18c6b3-0089-4631-a2b3-3128928a3471.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6b18c6b3-0089-4631-a2b3-3128928a3471.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2024-12-24" --- # Design engaging and effective templates for the processes of notifying Special Sites of Scientific Interest (SSSIs) and the making of Protected Site Strategies (PSS) Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6b18c6b3-0089-4631-a2b3-3128928a3471 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6b18c6b3-0089-4631-a2b3-3128928a3471) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6b18c6b3-0089-4631-a2b3-3128928a3471.json) ## Summary Natural England, located in Bristol, England, sought experienced suppliers to design engaging digital and hard copy templates for the processes of notifying Special Sites of Scientific Interest (SSSIs) and making Protected Site Strategies (PSS). The opportunity, classified under design consultancy services (CPV 79415200), involved stages from early engagement through formal consultation to implementation. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure (below the threshold) and commenced with a tender publication on 2nd September 2024, concluding on 20th September 2024. The contract, valued at £40,000, began on 14th October 2024 and is scheduled to end on 28th February 2025. The current stage of this process is the award phase, with Fourleaf Limited named as the supplier in an active contract dated 11th October 2024, valued at £34,007. This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specialising in design consultancy. Businesses adept in digital and hard copy template design and familiar with environmental and scientific advisory content can leverage their expertise to deliver aesthetically engaging and functionally effective resources. The tasks include thorough desk research, creation of advisory guidance sections, and development of visually attractive storyboard drafts to be shared on digital platforms, thus providing suppliers the chance to showcase their capabilities and establish long-term relationships with environmental agencies like Natural England. ## Notice The following contract opportunity invites suitably experienced suppliers to design digital and hard copy templates for the stages of SSSI notification and the making of PSS from: Early engagement Through to formal consultation Through to implementation The main outputs will be: Desk study research into contemporary approaches to the design of templates for this section of the Advisory Guidance. Formation of the first version of the Protected Site Strategies Advisory Guidance section on how to make a PSS Formation of revised guidance and template for SSSI notification, based on the desk study research and other research insights gleaned by the PSS project team. Produce a storyboard style draft to reflect the recommended approach. This could be presented in PDF format with an accompanying PowerPoint presentation. We are, however, open to alternative suitable digital presentations. The resolved design to frame the templates and accompanying guidance in a way that is visually attractive. In the case of Protected Site Strategies, the guidance will be hosted on our SPOL site with capacity to later share with partners on their external websites. The SSSI notification guidance is also currently hosted on SPOL Site Selection & Designation (sharepoint.com). 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 RFQmailboxPSS@naturalengland.org.uk by 17:00 on 20th September 2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to RFQmailboxPSS@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/0908855c-8d30-4f4c-ac11-100ad9da061c | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 10 Oct 2024 | | Contract period | 16 Oct 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £34,007 | | 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 | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS1 5TL | | 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 | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | FOURLEAF | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79415200 - Design consultancy services ## Release History - 24 Dec 2024 at 10:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0908855c-8d30-4f4c-ac11-100ad9da061c - 18 Sep 2024 at 09:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a54a6332-713b-47ed-ad8e-9f6099d3b455 - 2 Sep 2024 at 09:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a54a6332-713b-47ed-ad8e-9f6099d3b455 - 2 Sep 2024 at 09:17 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a54a6332-713b-47ed-ad8e-9f6099d3b455 - 2 Sep 2024 at 09:04 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a54a6332-713b-47ed-ad8e-9f6099d3b455 - 2 Sep 2024 at 08:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a54a6332-713b-47ed-ad8e-9f6099d3b455 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0908855c-8d30-4f4c-ac11-100ad9da061c 24th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a54a6332-713b-47ed-ad8e-9f6099d3b455 18th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1c3a88aa-5743-488b-9b8e-947afb11b778 RFQ - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2e658478-022d-4a8a-8212-c0dc17618346 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c50fb230-8ea4-4e78-a220-c52b17012b47 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a72717eb-299d-46e4-b479-cc2c221014aa - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c0b72060-ad87-48f2-813d-5e49817fa816 RFQ - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c9009fa5-b8a6-47f7-a38a-08b02dc96a37 RFQ - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a66fe822-5c94-454b-83b6-b9df0cc591a1 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3d5b4858-5cd3-45cd-adcd-56853521928e - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/ef28efa0-473a-4b1a-90c1-6b5675039fe8 Redacted Contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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