--- title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-1268 NERC Digital Public Engagement for COP26" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ae248e01-8591-4e3a-8724-e094816a5b0b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ae248e01-8591-4e3a-8724-e094816a5b0b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ae248e01-8591-4e3a-8724-e094816a5b0b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ae248e01-8591-4e3a-8724-e094816a5b0b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION" published: "2021-04-09" --- # GB-Swindon: UKRI-1268 NERC Digital Public Engagement for COP26 Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ae248e01-8591-4e3a-8724-e094816a5b0b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ae248e01-8591-4e3a-8724-e094816a5b0b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ae248e01-8591-4e3a-8724-e094816a5b0b.json) ## Summary The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is initiating the procurement process for the project titled "UKRI-1268 NERC Digital Public Engagement for COP26" within the research and development services sector, based in Swindon, England. This tender is at the planning stage with a submission deadline set for 4th May 2021. The budget allocated for this project is up to £62,500 (ex VAT) for the initial stage, which is expected to run from June 2021 to March 2022, leading to further potential stages extending until 31st March 2025. This tender presents excellent opportunities for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in digital engagement and climate change communication. Businesses equipped to develop innovative digital experiences aimed at engaging young adults on issues related to eco-anxiety and climate change mitigation will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The project contributes to building capacity among NERC researchers and aligns with urgent efforts to address climate concerns in the run-up to the significant COP26 event. ## Notice UKRI-1268 NERC Digital Public Engagement for COP26 The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) through the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) are seeking a supplier to create an innovative digital engagement activity and asset (with legacy) which builds capacity of NERC researchers to meaningfully engage young adults who report feelings around eco-anxiety/climate anxiety in the run up to, during and after COP26. This project will focus around climate change mitigation research. The budget for this requirement is up to PS62,500 (ex VAT) for Stage one. Delivery (initial Period - Stage one) will be between May 2021 and March 2022. Key dates include pilot run in Summer 2021, October 2021 core delivery in time for COP26* and additional delivery in January - March 2022. Stage two (Potential re-run of asset experience)of the contract will commence on successful competition of Stage one and end 31st March 2025 with an option to extend for a further three months. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Swindon:-UKRI-1268-NERC-Digital-Public-Engagement-for-COP26/82MH26652D To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/82MH26652D Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/82MH26652D ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f858adc-aa5c-402f-a46a-105f827d9377 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - . | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | 4 May 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Jun 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | 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 | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 1FL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney | | Westminster constituency | Swindon North | | Delivery location | 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 - 9 Apr 2021 at 14:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f858adc-aa5c-402f-a46a-105f827d9377 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f858adc-aa5c-402f-a46a-105f827d9377 9th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Swindon:-UKRI-1268-NERC-Digital-Public-Engagement-for-COP26/82MH26652D Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Notice URLs - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/82MH26652D - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Swindon:-UKRI-1268-NERC-Digital-Public-Engagement-for-COP26/82MH26652D ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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