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title: "Community Science Urban Monitoring Framework"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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# Community Science Urban Monitoring Framework

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-97aa0823-8d41-4fe0-b74e-8ff1a04c1e79

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## Summary

The buying organisation for this public procurement opportunity is Natural England. The title of the procurement process is "Community Science Urban Monitoring Framework", classified under research services and environmental services. The procurement process is in the planning stage, with a budget of £45,000 allocated for the project. The contract period is scheduled to start on 1st September 2023 and end on 29th February 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure below threshold, and the planned communication of future notices is set for 31st July 2023. The project is based in England and is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organizations (VCSEs).

This tender for the "Community Science Urban Monitoring Framework" presents an opportunity for businesses to engage with Natural England in developing a framework for community science in urban areas in England. Businesses specializing in research services and environmental services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The project aims to facilitate collaborative sharing and development of community science ideas, guiding more coordinated efforts to study ecosystems and natural capital within urban areas. With a budget of £45,000 allocated, this tender offers a chance for SMEs and VCSEs to contribute innovative solutions and expertise to advance urban monitoring practices and community engagement initiatives.

## Notice

A key element of this contract is to take the current knowledge and assessment of needs and translate this into a communicable framework, as well as suggesting approaches for implementing this framework so that pilots can be planned within the lifespan of the NCEA programme. The contract will: A. Investigate and propose a Community Science Urban Monitoring Framework for areas where people live. Prior Information Only. The attached project scope is indicative and is subject to change. If you would like to submit an expression of interest please contact Heather Thomas at heather.thomas@naturalengland.org.uk. B. Deliver an initial framework which will facilitate an environment of collaborative sharing, development and ongoing adaptation of ideas, drawing together experience and lessons to establish the underlying structure for the community C. Deliver an initial framework, suitable for piloting, to enable and guide more collaborative working to better coordinate our own efforts and engagements with people (active and potential community scientists) to study ecosystems and natural capital within urban areas and enable a more accurate understanding of the state of urban nature.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30008d44-d587-45c1-8b75-1343bb28c0e5 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Jul 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2023 - 29 Feb 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## 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

- 19 Jul 2023 at 13:20 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30008d44-d587-45c1-8b75-1343bb28c0e5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30008d44-d587-45c1-8b75-1343bb28c0e5
  19th July 2023 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5fa82255-0fee-46b3-88cb-93c3e7e792a9
  Project Scope

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