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title: "Design and delivery of intermediate and advanced training in DNA and eDNA methods for biodiversity monitoring"
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# Design and delivery of intermediate and advanced training in DNA and eDNA methods for biodiversity monitoring

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9af2ebaf-d359-4ad3-ac60-a9e8f83e4118

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Natural England involves the design and delivery of intermediate and advanced training in DNA and eDNA methods for biodiversity monitoring. The tender, titled "Design and delivery of intermediate and advanced training in DNA and eDNA methods for biodiversity monitoring," is in the services category. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with a contract period running from 15th September 2022 to 15th February 2023. The deadline for submitting quotations was extended to 12th September 2022, with the intended contract award date set for 15th September 2022.

This public procurement opportunity by Natural England offers businesses specialising in training services a chance to grow their operations. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly encouraged to compete. The opportunity is well-suited for businesses in the United Kingdom, as the delivery addresses are in England. The competitive quotation procurement method allows for fair competition, ensuring value for both the buyer and the successful contractor.

## Notice

Design and delivery of intermediate and advanced training for Natural England staff, in the use and interpretation of DNA and eDNA based methods for environmental monitoring. The intermediate training should be an online webinar delivered over MS Teams or similar. Once the training material is developed, two duplicate training dates should be arranged and delivered. The advanced training should be a visit to a UK based laboratory, where participants can gain hands on experience of field and lab methods. Please read the attached Request for Quotation. To apply, please submit your quotation to Harriet.Knafler@naturalengland.org.uk by 13:00 on 05/09/2022 (with 'final submission' in the subject line. Please email any questions to Harriet.Knafler@naturalengland.org.uk by 24/08/2022. Please note that unless commercially sensitive, both the question and response will be circulated to other tenderers. Additional information: Q: Could I ask if it is possible to get a copy or some details regarding your in-house beginners training please, so that we can ensure our immediate and advanced training fits well with this. A: Our beginners training covers the following areas: a brief introduction to DNA, genes, genomes and barcodes. Barcoding vs metabarcoding. A brief summary of field methods involved in DNA based monitoring. An overview of the lab process. An overview of bioinformatics, including reference libraries. Some pros and cons of using DNA methods for monitoring. Several case studies of DNA projects within Natural England. Some horizon scanning, and where to find more information. The beginners training is delivered in a two-hour online webinar. We will discuss this further with the successful contractor and send them the 'beginners training' slide deck, to ensure that the intermediate and advanced training builds on knowledge from the beginners training. Note that some attendees of the intermediate and advanced sessions may not have attended the beginners training session but may have prior knowledge of DNA methods. Q: Is it possible to extend the deadline, we are very keen to bid and have the expertise and laboratory facilities need, but it is the peak of holiday season and a lot of our staff are on leave. Is it possible to extend the deadline by two weeks to 19th August A: The deadline for receipt of quotations has now been extended to Monday 12th September at 17:00. This is the furthest we are able to extend the deadline. The intended date of contract award is now Thursday 15th September and the intended contract start date is Tuesday 20th September. The contract end date will not change.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc72da93-6deb-4347-8d9d-ff0a1c973544 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | 19 Sep 2022 - 15 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,999 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,952 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG2 4LA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80510000 - Specialist training services

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2023 at 15:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc72da93-6deb-4347-8d9d-ff0a1c973544
- 12 Sep 2022 at 11:59 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2dbbc37-1a5c-48d2-9116-5f64c559843d
- 23 Aug 2022 at 15:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2dbbc37-1a5c-48d2-9116-5f64c559843d
- 16 Aug 2022 at 15:53 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2dbbc37-1a5c-48d2-9116-5f64c559843d
- 16 Aug 2022 at 13:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2dbbc37-1a5c-48d2-9116-5f64c559843d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc72da93-6deb-4347-8d9d-ff0a1c973544
  3rd March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2dbbc37-1a5c-48d2-9116-5f64c559843d
  12th September 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/21d45027-c529-45e2-8b52-30242e3a73a0
  Request for Quotation - Design and delivery of intermediate and advanced training in DNA and eDNA methods for biodiversity monitoring
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/8fe51fe2-cb73-4053-8596-23b9b0dea1ac

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