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title: "Building the Evidence Base: Outcomes for Nature are Greater with Peoples Input"
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# Building the Evidence Base: Outcomes for Nature are Greater with Peoples Input

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9d9d7c74-1f8a-4ae6-99bf-81784269bd60

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Building the Evidence Base: Outcomes for Nature are Greater with People's Input" was conducted by Natural England, focusing on evaluation consultancy services within the United Kingdom. The contract, with a value up to £10,000 (inclusive of VAT), aims to build an evidence base to support nature recovery through community engagement. Published on 16 July 2024, the open procedure tender invited suitable applicants to submit quotations by 1 September 2024. The contract period began on 17 September 2024 and ended on 12 December 2024. The contract was awarded on 6 November 2024 to URBAN FORESIGHT LIMITED, with the contract commencing on 25 November 2024 and concluding on 30 March 2025.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in evaluation consultancy services, particularly those focused on environmental impact and community engagement. SMEs and VCSEs were encouraged to participate in the open procedure, which was below the financial threshold. The project is designed to enhance the evidence base for nature recovery efforts, potentially leading to further research and contract opportunities within the public sector. Businesses with expertise in environmental consultancy, community engagement, and evaluation services would find this tender particularly relevant due to the project's focus on sustainable practices and nature recovery.

## Notice

PLEASE NOTE: Advertised contract value of PS5,000 to PS8,000 is exclusive of VAT. The contract value is up to PS10,000 inclusive of VAT. The Connecting People with Nature Portfolio is commissioning this novel and innovative piece of research that builds the evidence base of where, how, and when people can have a positive impact on nature recovery. This research will support the portfolio aims in connecting more people with nature and increasing nature recovery. Evidence shows that a good connection with nature brings improved physical and mental health, improves our sense of wellbeing and in turn, leads to more positive environmental behaviours. For this research we are focused on nature recovery outputs and outcomes as opposed to broader pro environmental or pro conservation behaviours. This research will identify nature recovery impacts from work undertaken across Natural England and with selected partners. This research will increase our evidence base and inform ways of working, helping to drive forward an inclusive programme of work to support nature recovery through engaging even more people from more backgrounds to develop a connection with natural environment , as well as building a picture as to what best practise across the organisation may look like in order when thinking about community engagement and nature recovery. 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 gwen.mchale@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on 01/09/2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to gwen.mchale@naturalengland.org.uk . Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers. Contract values stated above are VAT exclusive.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a091be5-f762-4d25-81ab-8647a610eb78 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 25 Nov 2024 - 30 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,068 |
| 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 | POLWHELE |
| Post town | Truro |
| Postcode | TR4 9AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Electoral ward | Truro Tregolls |
| Westminster constituency | Truro and Falmouth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | URBAN FORESIGHT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2024 at 12:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a091be5-f762-4d25-81ab-8647a610eb78
- 17 Jul 2024 at 08:41 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64f6221e-64f7-43ba-8c50-a09170e8a78a
- 16 Jul 2024 at 12:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64f6221e-64f7-43ba-8c50-a09170e8a78a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a091be5-f762-4d25-81ab-8647a610eb78
  20th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64f6221e-64f7-43ba-8c50-a09170e8a78a
  17th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c65cea2c-ae0a-4ca1-897a-02a53c0a2337
  RFQ document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/50a367fc-a691-4db3-ac13-49307c639145
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ee81ef70-3486-4929-a323-f795fc6f03d8
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/3f9b24e3-694b-4d43-8cf5-787765296918

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