--- title: "Ocean Literacy Survey for Sussex Bay" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-739d62eb-4414-4e31-86c8-07f4de873a45" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-739d62eb-4414-4e31-86c8-07f4de873a45" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-739d62eb-4414-4e31-86c8-07f4de873a45.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-739d62eb-4414-4e31-86c8-07f4de873a45.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2024-10-02" --- # Ocean Literacy Survey for Sussex Bay Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-739d62eb-4414-4e31-86c8-07f4de873a45 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-739d62eb-4414-4e31-86c8-07f4de873a45) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-739d62eb-4414-4e31-86c8-07f4de873a45.json) ## Summary Natural England is currently inviting tenders for the "Ocean Literacy Survey for Sussex Bay," aiming to assess public knowledge about ocean and marine environments. This opportunity, classified under research and development services and related consultancy (CPV 73000000), focuses on conducting an online survey throughout Sussex Bay, including areas governed by West Sussex County Council, Brighton & Hove City Council, and East Sussex County Council. The procurement method is open, with a straightforward procedure below the threshold, and the tender is in the active stage. Interested parties are required to submit their quotations by 10:00 on 16th October 2024. The contract is scheduled to start on 28th October 2024 and end on 28th February 2025, with estimated values ranging from £15,000 to £31,000. This tender creates significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in research surveys, data analysis, and consultancy services. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited for this contract due to its explicit suitability for such entities. The work involves not only the execution of the survey but also the analysis and reporting of the results, offering ample scope for companies experienced in social research and statistical analysis. Natural England's requirement for a socio-demographically representative sample highlights the need for expertise in targeted data collection and demographic analysis, making this an ideal contract for businesses with capabilities in these areas. ## Notice The work required is for a contractor to support Natural England in delivering the Ocean Literacy Survey (OLS) in Sussex Bay, specifically: Task 1: Finalise with NE the questions to be used (a shortened version of the OLS developed for another project and a small number of additional questions that relate to Sussex Bay specifically, with the aim that the survey should not take more than 15 minutes to complete), as well as the method and sampling strategy. An online survey should be used to gather data, as this is the mode that has been used in previous OLS projects. Sussex Bay encompasses three local authority areas - West Sussex County Council, Brighton & Hove City Council and East Sussex County Council. We are ideally looking for a socio-demographically representative sample of c. 2000 people who live in Sussex, including spatially, as we are particularly interested in analysis between coastal and inland and rural/urban areas. If this is not feasible, contractors should state what they feel able to provide in terms of sample size for this area (aiming for results with 95% confidence levels and less than 5% margin of error). Task 2: Undertake the survey - with adults only. Task 3: Analyse the survey results and present in a report similar to the headline reports provided for the national study. This should include descriptive statistics with comparisons between coastal towns and those inland and ideally between the three different local authorities. A draft report is required two weeks before the final report deadline. 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 davinia.overton@naturalengland.org.uk by 10:00 on 16-10-24. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to davinia.overton@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/b38b6bb4-a25b-4cfe-9d29-cae5bdadbea8 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 16 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 28 Oct 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £31,000 | | 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 | WORTHING | | Post town | Brighton | | Postcode | BN11 1LD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) | | Local authority | Worthing | | Electoral ward | Central | | Westminster constituency | Worthing West | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (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 - 2 Oct 2024 at 07:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b38b6bb4-a25b-4cfe-9d29-cae5bdadbea8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b38b6bb4-a25b-4cfe-9d29-cae5bdadbea8 2nd October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9ee1cbf6-4ea7-4b22-af18-80ab2f944e1d RFQ - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9b55323c-44a3-4c46-8fa1-441a2c5b4b65 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bf96b02c-af2b-4fc7-9d2f-5fd417266b5f ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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