--- title: "Strengthening Social Accountability for Biodiversity Net Gain" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b0b95add-1595-4b46-8ac2-5b0407b75671" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b0b95add-1595-4b46-8ac2-5b0407b75671" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b0b95add-1595-4b46-8ac2-5b0407b75671.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b0b95add-1595-4b46-8ac2-5b0407b75671.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2024-09-23" --- # Strengthening Social Accountability for Biodiversity Net Gain Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b0b95add-1595-4b46-8ac2-5b0407b75671 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b0b95add-1595-4b46-8ac2-5b0407b75671) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b0b95add-1595-4b46-8ac2-5b0407b75671.json) ## Summary Natural England has successfully awarded a contract through an open procedure to the Institute of Development Studies (THE) for the project titled "Strengthening Social Accountability for Biodiversity Net Gain". This project's aim is to enhance social accountability mechanisms to improve the delivery of Biodiversity Net Gain initiatives. The contract, worth £49,991, runs from 9th July 2024 to 31st March 2025 and falls under the industry category of Research and Experimental Development Services. The procurement involved an open procedure and was classified as below threshold, with the tender period ending on 25th June 2024. The contractor will focus on providing high-quality research and practical lessons on social accountability models applicable across Natural England and the broader sector. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for enterprises specialising in social accountability, biodiversity research, and environmental science. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are especially well-suited to compete for such contracts given their recognised capabilities in delivering innovative, high-quality research. The awarded project aims to test and build evidence for strengthened social accountability, which may lead to further contracts and recognition in the sector, expanding business networks and expertise. ## Notice PLEASE NOTE - contract value of up to PS49,999 is exclusive of VAT. This project on Strengthening Social Accountability Mechanisms for Biodiverity Net Gain will run until the end of March 2025. The Natural England Social Science team and Biodiversity Net Gain leads seek to appoint a contractor with a proven track record in delivering high quality research on social accountability and its application. The project is designed to i) contribute to better delivery of the Biodiversity Net Gain, through testing and building evidence for strengthened social accountability; and ii) provide practical lessons on the application of social accountability models to strengthen delivery across NE and the sector. 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 Isabelle.Cardinal@Naturalengland.org.uk by 23:55 25/06/2024. 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/744536bc-e4bd-4858-958b-b4a1936fbdc4 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | 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 | 23 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 8 Jul 2024 | | Contract period | 8 Jul 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £49,999 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £49,991 | | 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 | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 4DF | | 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 | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | INSTITUTE OF DEVELOPMENT STUDIES (THE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73100000 - Research and experimental development services ## Release History - 23 Sep 2024 at 10:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/744536bc-e4bd-4858-958b-b4a1936fbdc4 - 29 May 2024 at 08:57 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fed805b-9607-4656-abd1-e39879c38cd3 - 28 May 2024 at 10:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fed805b-9607-4656-abd1-e39879c38cd3 - 28 May 2024 at 09:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fed805b-9607-4656-abd1-e39879c38cd3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/744536bc-e4bd-4858-958b-b4a1936fbdc4 23rd September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fed805b-9607-4656-abd1-e39879c38cd3 29th May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/46c146bd-2b0a-4cef-b1e8-fe18db26055c RFQ - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f1beb2a2-2139-4796-bf2c-2fb0e9addaae - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6bf89980-6886-42c3-9c74-76bee18f8606 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1bedf99f-63c1-4c65-96a6-9ff185c152c4 RFQ document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/99b7b566-dc3b-4127-a8be-ccf629733686 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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