--- title: "Citizen Science Local Pilots" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bdfaa5c2-a108-4b7a-9fa1-f4f13be2654f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bdfaa5c2-a108-4b7a-9fa1-f4f13be2654f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bdfaa5c2-a108-4b7a-9fa1-f4f13be2654f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bdfaa5c2-a108-4b7a-9fa1-f4f13be2654f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2023-09-15" --- # Citizen Science Local Pilots Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bdfaa5c2-a108-4b7a-9fa1-f4f13be2654f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bdfaa5c2-a108-4b7a-9fa1-f4f13be2654f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bdfaa5c2-a108-4b7a-9fa1-f4f13be2654f.json) ## Summary The Natural England, on behalf of DEFRA, is initiating a tender named "Citizen Science Local Pilots" for research and development services. The procurement aims to release a multi-lot Open Competition in September 2023. The focus is on facilitating coordinated studies of nature by the public, not on existing data. The tender period ends on 16th October 2023, with the contract period starting on 13th November 2023 until 31st March 2025. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the research and development services category to compete for contracts in various regions such as Northumbria, West Midlands, Norfolk & Suffolk, and Wessex. Suitable businesses looking to engage in purposeful nature studies should consider bidding for this procurement, following the open procedure above the threshold for the chance to grow their business through government contracts. ## Notice The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome Any questions, requests to participate or tender submissions must be submitted electronically via this portal. DEFRA, on behalf of Natural England aim to release a multi-lot Open Competition for Citizen Science Local Pilots in September 2023. The focus of this work is on enabling and facilitating coordinated, purposeful studies of nature and the environment by members of the public, that benefit participants and usefully inform and help evaluate decisions, actions and interventions. Although access to and use of existing data is important, it is not the focus of this work. Acknowledging this early will help maintain focus and avoid distractions. The four pilots will be procured under separate contracts with geographical coverage mapping to Natural England regions: * Lot1- Northumbria * Lot 2- West Midlands * Lot 3- Norfolk & Suffolk *Lot 4- Wessex **15/09-The issue with the atamis portal has now been resolved and suppliers should be able to register their interest and begin preparing their bid return ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7e0d949-e2fd-4ea7-8da1-cfec4075a973 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Sep 2023 | | Submission deadline | 16 Oct 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 13 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £900,000 | | 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 | NATURAL ENGLAND | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 3JR | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 15 Sep 2023 at 13:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7e0d949-e2fd-4ea7-8da1-cfec4075a973 - 15 Sep 2023 at 05:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05068447-6df6-4c06-89ef-fc2339802a6c - 15 Sep 2023 at 05:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5067cbcb-26da-4b38-809b-7c49f2949a3d - 14 Sep 2023 at 07:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e91efbb4-72f9-4755-8099-543e72089301 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7e0d949-e2fd-4ea7-8da1-cfec4075a973 15th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05068447-6df6-4c06-89ef-fc2339802a6c 15th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5067cbcb-26da-4b38-809b-7c49f2949a3d 15th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e91efbb4-72f9-4755-8099-543e72089301 14th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9c74742f-eb4d-4c02-a9a3-c03ffd9dd886 CSLP - Bidder pack- part two- procurement specific requirements - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9f658e2b-ce27-4da1-8be0-09cdb23efe6d CSLP - Form of tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/337aaebd-9baf-4b6b-a784-01d009ae5c87 CSLP- Specification - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bdacf237-9f84-4bb4-a4e5-22cd1465c653 CSLP_Supplier Standard Questionnaire Parts 1 & 2 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/28784499-9ae0-42ae-8185-1ccb927f7ca8 CSLP_ Draft_Contract - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/026b94eb-804d-4ff2-9d74-38388729d745 CSLP_Bidder Pack- part one core requirements - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/88a0da06-c383-4f75-95b3-25bf3e99ae89 CSLP - Bidder pack- part two- procurement specific requirements - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/78d0ceb2-8355-4537-a673-bcd9ed229db3 CSLP - Form of tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/560fecc2-1201-447c-913e-ac83c4da43c4 CSLP- Specification - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/63a6337e-6750-4c2d-9b43-c5bc271f91ec CSLP_Supplier Standard Questionnaire Parts 1 & 2 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/549a156d-b6e1-446e-a2de-f5d226f06ca8 CSLP_ Draft_Contract - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7640dbe2-710b-45ca-b449-6b936912cf2d CSLP_Bidder Pack- part one core requirements - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a914563f-7be9-4607-b0df-b4ba15badc1a CSLP - Bidder pack- part two- procurement specific requirements - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e477087c-98c2-4c35-a350-70e746288bae CSLP - Form of tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f67b96f4-d098-486e-9c98-0cab0df1d222 CSLP- Specification - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/14bbbed9-7e16-4300-beac-5e2d90dc446f CSLP_Supplier Standard Questionnaire Parts 1 & 2 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/10f90c6b-28f1-4a9d-8d61-b63b60605ddb CSLP_ Draft_Contract - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/49501537-f1f7-4451-bce7-886bf3f7c263 CSLP_Bidder Pack- part one core requirements ## Notice URLs - https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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