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title: "Cultural Service benefit indicators"
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# Cultural Service benefit indicators

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a3ba8dcd-a628-4cc7-80f4-42bf43bfa99e

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## Summary

Natural England is seeking to develop the natural capital indicators approach through a tender titled "Cultural Service benefit indicators". The procurement involves research services and has a contract value of up to £49,999. The tender deadline for submission is 12 midday on Friday 21 June. The contract period is set to start on 8 July 2024 and end on 31 March 2025. This opportunity is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations seeking to provide services in the United Kingdom.

This tender by Natural England for research services presents an opportunity for businesses looking to enhance how benefits from cultural services are incorporated into natural capital indicators. It is particularly suited for SMEs and VCSEs interested in developing qualitative indicators linking environmental benefits with cultural ecosystem services. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold, allowing a wide range of companies to compete. The deadline for submissions is 21 June, providing a clear timeline for interested parties to participate.

## Notice

PLEASE NOTE - contract value of up to PS49,999 is exclusive of VAT Natural England are seeking to develop the natural capital indicators approach to improve how benefits from cultural services are included. We are particularly interested in defining indicators that make use of qualitative information on how people benefit from the environment through non-material benefits, and how to link these benefits with the condition of the natural environment. We want to improve the way that benefits from cultural services can be included in place-based applications of natural capital; developing a deeper understanding to determine and define indicators that link natural capital asset condition (quality, quantity and location) with a range of benefits derived from cultural ecosystem services. This work includes desk-based scoping and research alongside focus groups with specialists and advisors. It will result in a suite of proposed indicators and their supporting data, and an interpretation package that details how to collect, use and apply the findings of the research in local-scale natural capital applications. 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 caitlin.hinson@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on Friday 21 June. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to caitlin.hinson@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea4411c0-984e-42f0-8047-e7b864f50bea |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 7 Jul 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,999 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,198 |
| 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 | WALLINGFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX10 8BD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Benson & Crowmarsh |
| Westminster constituency | Henley and Thame |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATURAL CAPITAL SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 5 Jul 2024 at 11:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea4411c0-984e-42f0-8047-e7b864f50bea
- 31 May 2024 at 09:51 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec3172b1-16ad-43da-9cb9-f8fec6a7c0e9
- 17 May 2024 at 14:14 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec3172b1-16ad-43da-9cb9-f8fec6a7c0e9
- 17 May 2024 at 11:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec3172b1-16ad-43da-9cb9-f8fec6a7c0e9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea4411c0-984e-42f0-8047-e7b864f50bea
  5th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec3172b1-16ad-43da-9cb9-f8fec6a7c0e9
  31st May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/09f03602-d202-4f71-ac1f-f1d22330c0f6
  RFQ
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e2ad923b-3d21-4880-9893-1f43d3012ae5
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/df1c7748-6abf-4ad4-9ebe-4b4ed448196f
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/86f0ca6d-2db5-467b-90ae-14c594f81d77
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/58418307-4bea-422c-8ba3-24af23ab44df

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