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title: "Private Investor Research - Urban Greening Accreditation"
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# Private Investor Research - Urban Greening Accreditation

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c5e6f729-1d76-44af-a0b7-83e1c1b1e301

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Natural England involves a tender for the research and development of urban greening projects to enhance health, wellbeing, and nature in urban areas. The project aims to create a new national urban greening accreditation for Nature Towns and Nature Cities, focusing on private sector investment drivers. The tender, titled "Private Investor Research - Urban Greening Accreditation," falls under the CPV category for research and development services. The contract value is £20,000, with a procurement method of open procedure. The tender deadline is 13th January 2023, and the contract period spans from 23rd January to 31st March 2023.

This opportunity presents a chance for businesses specializing in research and development services, consultancy, and urban greening to engage with Natural England's initiative. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete for this tender. The project's emphasis on private sector engagement and urban greening offers avenues for businesses to contribute towards sustainable urban development and environmental conservation, aligning with the growing demand for nature-focused solutions in urban landscapes.

## Notice

Natural England requires the services of a contractor to undertake research to grow our understanding of private sector interests in driving forward the greening of urban areas for all the benefits to health and wellbeing, nature and climate. We are exploring a potential new national urban greening accreditation, to create Nature Towns and Nature Cities across England. In summary this work will involve; 1. Identifying the drivers for private sector investors in urban greening (either new or retrofit green infrastructure, urban nature or biophilic buildings), and the levers that would encourage greater investment in urban greening. We would particularly like to explore the potential role of an area-wide urban greening or urban nature accreditation such as a Green or Nature City/Town/Neighbourhood/Street in attracting investment for green interventions and nature-based solutions. Market segmentation is likely to be required to understand a range of private sector drivers. We are interested in understanding the potential scale of any future investment and particular outcomes or products investors would like to 'buy into'. 2. Scoping out one to one interviews with private investors and a private investors roundtable with Natural England and its partners to explore these drivers in more detail. Use this research to advise on the development of accreditation outcomes, potential criteria and evaluation questions. Additional information: This work for Natural England is focusing on urban areas driven by the importance of nature on people's doorsteps for people, nature, climate and prosperity. NE is seeking to galvanise opportunities for investment around urban greening and are developing our thinking for an accreditation that would act as a 'wrapper' for activity in this area. To explore this further we want to; * Work with 6 - 10 local partnerships and learn from National Trust's Future Parks Accelerator * Make this work self-sustaining - the accreditation needs to be self-financed which is why we're exploring private investment as part of the package * Understand how an accreditation could deliver systemic change and bring in investment NE engagement to date NE has engaged with Local Authorities to grow our understanding of what LA's need from an accreditation. We have also engaged across Government departments and with NGO's to grow our understanding. We would now like to engage the private sector. We have listened to a group of private companies through our colleagues in the Nature Recovery Network but would like to focus our learning now in the urban context. For more information contact : Dawn.Jackson@NaturalEngland.org.uk or Clare.Warburton@NaturalEngland.org.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/225111d3-064b-4aba-b626-c42413add32c |
| 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 | 11 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 23 Jan 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000 |
| 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 | PETERBOROUGH |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE1 1NG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH41 Peterborough |
| Local authority | Peterborough |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Peterborough |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NORTH STAR TRANSITION AND APELLA ADVISORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 May 2023 at 15:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/225111d3-064b-4aba-b626-c42413add32c
- 10 Jan 2023 at 13:38 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d639eb1e-d01a-4710-85b6-39c764c7d354
- 15 Dec 2022 at 08:19 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d639eb1e-d01a-4710-85b6-39c764c7d354
- 30 Nov 2022 at 16:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d639eb1e-d01a-4710-85b6-39c764c7d354
- 30 Nov 2022 at 15:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d639eb1e-d01a-4710-85b6-39c764c7d354

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/225111d3-064b-4aba-b626-c42413add32c
  11th May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d639eb1e-d01a-4710-85b6-39c764c7d354
  10th January 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b9a2f707-994d-4f53-a3b4-de6ade5543c9
  Private Investor Research - Urban Greening Accreditation RFQ
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ea8bdbfa-3353-4095-9046-7749421da956
  Private Investor Research - Urban Greening Accreditation RFQ
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a5855c0e-c324-47b2-8116-6b019834b414
  RFQ Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c0fb639b-68f1-4d12-a33e-4c1f48922521
  Clarifications to bidders questions - Private Investor Research - Urban Greening Accreditation
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/d11252f3-d5cd-4a21-8f8e-6e34c60e6249

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