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title: "Citizen Science Local Pilots"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND"
published: "2023-08-31"
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# Citizen Science Local Pilots

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9b93602b-bd21-425d-bf3b-7f5a3dab4469

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## Summary

The procurement process involves DEFRA, on behalf of Natural England, planning to release a multi-lot Open Competition for Citizen Science Local Pilots in September 2023. The focus is on enabling coordinated studies of nature and the environment by the public. The four pilots will be procured under separate contracts covering Natural England regions: Northumbria, West Midlands, Norfolk & Suffolk, and Wessex. The minimum contract value is £800,000, with a total value of £1,000,000. The procurement method is an Open Procedure, and the contract period is from 13th November 2023 to 31st March 2025.

This tender for Citizen Science Local Pilots presents an opportunity for businesses in research and development services and related consultancy services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete in this tender. Bidders will need to register and submit their tenders via the e-sourcing portal, Atamis, by the future notice date of 11th September 2023. The geographical coverage includes various regions in the United Kingdom, offering potential growth opportunities for businesses operating in those areas.

## Notice

DEFRA, on behalf of Natural England aim to release a multi-lot Open Competition for Citizen Science Local Pilots in September 2023. The focus of this work is on enabling and facilitating coordinated, purposeful studies of nature and the environment by members of the public, that benefit participants and usefully inform and help evaluate decisions, actions and interventions. Although access to and use of existing data is important, it is not the focus of this work. Acknowledging this early will help maintain focus and avoid distractions. The four pilots will be procured under separate contracts with geographical coverage mapping to Natural England regions: * Northumbria * West Midlands * Norfolk & Suffolk * Wessex Further information regarding the specification is attached to this notice. Please note that this is a draft specification only and the detail included is subject to change. A Contract Notice will be released when the competition is live. Bidders will be required to register and submit their tender via the e-sourcing portal, Atamis. https://atamis-9529.my.site.com/s/Welcome

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c876202-bc0e-4706-bf6b-fa0eb0ecb045 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 11 Sep 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| 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 | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5AH |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLK South West (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

- 31 Aug 2023 at 06:57 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c876202-bc0e-4706-bf6b-fa0eb0ecb045

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c876202-bc0e-4706-bf6b-fa0eb0ecb045
  31st August 2023 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/da274837-f9a0-4c5c-9a10-b8ca477f98b3
  DRAFT Citizen Science Specification

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-9529.my.site.com/s/Welcome

## Provenance

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