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title: "Community Science: Resources to Survey and Assess Ecosystems and Natural Capital Assets"
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# Community Science: Resources to Survey and Assess Ecosystems and Natural Capital Assets

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6f4b1c44-f675-486c-a7fa-ef1028fda9f5

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## Summary

Natural England, based in Exeter, United Kingdom, has awarded the contract for "Community Science: Resources to Survey and Assess Ecosystems and Natural Capital Assets" with a value of £18,000. The procurement process started on 23rd November 2023 and concluded on 18th December 2023. The contract period is from 18th December 2023 to 29th March 2024. The procurement method used was an open procedure. This contracting opportunity falls under the services category of research and environmental services.

This tender by Natural England provides an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to participate. Businesses involved in research services and environmental services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The deadline for submitting quotations was 12th December 2023. The contract aims to collate information on existing methods to understand ecosystems across England, creating growth prospects for businesses specializing in environmental research and services.

## Notice

This contract aims to identify and collate information on existing methods, tools, and data (in terms of attributes / metrics) that various stakeholders are already using or developing to better understand ecosystems and habitats that are or could be used across England. It will also provide an assessment of their individual and collective strengths, weaknesses, and any gaps. 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 amy.pilsbury@naturalengland.org.uk by 17:00 on 12/12/23. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to amy.pilsbury@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/b1f01809-f6eb-4e07-850a-6d0386430575 |
| 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 | 16 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2023 - 29 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,000 |
| 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 | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX1 1QA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | St David's |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TRELIGAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2024 at 14:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1f01809-f6eb-4e07-850a-6d0386430575
- 11 Dec 2023 at 15:16 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ceefbb13-a31f-4c1d-b810-65c5d35d8eb4
- 11 Dec 2023 at 11:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ceefbb13-a31f-4c1d-b810-65c5d35d8eb4
- 24 Nov 2023 at 09:42 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ceefbb13-a31f-4c1d-b810-65c5d35d8eb4
- 23 Nov 2023 at 16:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ceefbb13-a31f-4c1d-b810-65c5d35d8eb4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1f01809-f6eb-4e07-850a-6d0386430575
  16th February 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ceefbb13-a31f-4c1d-b810-65c5d35d8eb4
  11th December 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/47020f71-280e-4494-897f-57595717f9ac
  RFQ
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e7094951-113e-49af-83d9-aa266c248b6a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/c21dde6b-b5ed-4337-81ef-007d2243e245

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