--- title: "Social Accountability for Nature Recovery" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a13c6352-3daa-4c74-8650-181db4642999" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a13c6352-3daa-4c74-8650-181db4642999" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a13c6352-3daa-4c74-8650-181db4642999.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a13c6352-3daa-4c74-8650-181db4642999.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2023-07-13" --- # Social Accountability for Nature Recovery Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a13c6352-3daa-4c74-8650-181db4642999 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a13c6352-3daa-4c74-8650-181db4642999) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a13c6352-3daa-4c74-8650-181db4642999.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the contract titled "Social Accountability for Nature Recovery" is led by Natural England in London, United Kingdom. This research services contract aims to explore social accountability approaches for nature recovery. The work has a contract value of £49,999 GBP and needs to be completed between July 26, 2023, and March 31, 2024. The tender deadline for submissions is July 14, 2023, at 23:59. The procurement method is an open procedure with a focus on below-threshold contracts. This tender opportunity provides a chance for businesses with expertise in research services and social accountability to engage in place-based nature recovery projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate. Businesses interested in long-term public engagement and oversight of nature recovery initiatives would find this tender suitable for their growth. Engaging in this tender can offer a platform for strengthening public engagement strategies within the environmental sector. ## Notice The Social Science Team in the Chief Scientist Directorate at Natural England (NE) are looking to appoint a contractor that has a proven track record in delivering high quality research on social accountability and its application. The aim is to provide Natural England with new insights into how social accountability approaches can support place-based nature recovery, and how they might be strengthened. In order to provide evidence to support better long-term public engagement and oversight of delivery against place-based commitments. The work needs to commence by mid-September 2023 and be completed by the end of March 2024. 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 Isabelle.Cardinal@naturalengland.org.uk by 23.59pm 14 July 2023. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to Isabelle.Cardinal@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers. Additional information: Please note the contract value given above is exclusive of VAT. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03b38519-a6f6-48ed-8487-019ab500f839 | | 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 | 13 Jul 2023 | | Submission deadline | 14 Jul 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 25 Jul 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £49,999 | | 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 | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 3HX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | 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 ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 13 Jul 2023 at 12:06 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03b38519-a6f6-48ed-8487-019ab500f839 - 20 Jun 2023 at 13:01 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03b38519-a6f6-48ed-8487-019ab500f839 - 20 Jun 2023 at 10:07 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03b38519-a6f6-48ed-8487-019ab500f839 - 14 Jun 2023 at 13:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03b38519-a6f6-48ed-8487-019ab500f839 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03b38519-a6f6-48ed-8487-019ab500f839 13th July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7d4d88e4-c416-4b09-8696-b427f91624f0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/490db587-dc6a-4b46-ba56-d1847c81aa35 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bc47c254-ceaf-47ca-8fb8-308b1bc78b14 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/60c2b998-a2e0-491a-9d3a-811294195002 Updated RFQ 13/7 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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