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title: "Explore facilitation package"
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# Explore facilitation package

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c24c15f0-68c3-4934-a59d-10e1f86067f6

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## Summary

The procurement process, overseen by Natural England, pertains to the "Explore facilitation package" contract within the training services industry. This contract, valued between £5,000 and £18,000, spans from 23rd July 2024 to 31st March 2025 and is classified as an open procedure below the threshold. Natural England, headquartered in Leeds, United Kingdom, accepted quotations via email by 5pm on 17th July 2024. Notably, the awarded supplier is Risk Solutions 2006 Limited, based in Manchester. The contract involves developing facilitator training, integrating a facilitation package into an online platform, and building case studies.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training services, particularly SMEs and VCSEs. Companies with expertise in educational content development, digital integration, and case study compilation would find this contract beneficial. The scope of work, which includes substantial involvement in long-term projects, ensures consistent engagement and potential business growth. Given the open procurement method, well-prepared suppliers stand a good chance of success in similar future opportunities with Natural England.

## Notice

We require a supplier to develop the training of facilitators, support the integration of our facilitation package in to our online platform and build up a collection of case studies. The contract will spread out until March 2025. 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 jennifer.scott1@naturalengland.org.uk by 5pm on 17.07.24. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to jennifer.scott1@naturalengland.org.uk . Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers. Contract values stated above are VAT exclusive.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eaa3102d-5209-446f-8983-1e3434ff746e |
| 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 | 6 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 22 Jul 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,975 |
| 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 | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS11 9AT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Beeston & Holbeck |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RISK SOLUTIONS 2006 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 6 Sep 2024 at 12:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eaa3102d-5209-446f-8983-1e3434ff746e
- 3 Jul 2024 at 15:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2523f9f-14f8-4faa-8cd1-456755e54b13

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eaa3102d-5209-446f-8983-1e3434ff746e
  6th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2523f9f-14f8-4faa-8cd1-456755e54b13
  3rd July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/580f1fc1-5806-4137-9588-7bcd411bf4dd
  RFQ document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/78bf70a2-0014-4f6d-bf72-3a5debd9ed47
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4f42b75c-b754-4e44-a31f-4e861e73b063
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/94d123b8-387d-48e1-bc66-edb599f6ef3b

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