--- title: "Mapping Citizen Science Research Infrastructure involving Farmers" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dad60211-8519-438b-80a4-334f77735fdc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dad60211-8519-438b-80a4-334f77735fdc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dad60211-8519-438b-80a4-334f77735fdc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dad60211-8519-438b-80a4-334f77735fdc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2023-06-30" --- # Mapping Citizen Science Research Infrastructure involving Farmers Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dad60211-8519-438b-80a4-334f77735fdc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dad60211-8519-438b-80a4-334f77735fdc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dad60211-8519-438b-80a4-334f77735fdc.json) ## Summary Natural England is inviting tenders for a project titled "Mapping Citizen Science Research Infrastructure involving Farmers" in the services procurement category. The project aims to map existing land-based citizen science research infrastructure across England, focusing on farmer involvement in environmental data collection. The deadline for submitting quotations is 12 midday on 10/07/2023. The contract period will start on 24/07/2023 and end on 31/03/2024. This tender presents an opportunity for small and voluntary sector businesses interested in research services related to sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation. Businesses capable of conducting comprehensive reviews, database development, and data analysis are well-suited to compete in this tender. Interested parties can contact Ian Fitzpatrick at Natural England for further details and submissions. ## Notice This project aims to map existing land-based citizen science research infrastructure across England, with an additional in-depth focus on initiatives involving farmers in environmental data collection. The objective is to identify opportunities to enhance farmer involvement in citizen science, promoting sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation. A mixed-methods approach is expected to be used, including a comprehensive review, database development, and data analysis. This research project is closely linked to another research project, namely the "Farmer engagement with environmental data collection project" at https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbb3dca9-ad19-4069-b611-3cdc78fa731b which will examine the barriers and challenges farmers face in their engagement with citizen science initiatives in their day-to-day lives. 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 ian.fitzpatrick@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on 10/07/2023. Please note the contract value given above is exclusive of VAT. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to ian.fitzpatrick@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/8046246e-293b-4c25-a313-055027184784 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Jun 2023 | | Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 23 Jul 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £41,665 | | 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 | Bristol | | Postcode | BS1 5AH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of | | Local authority | Bristol, City of | | Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside | | Westminster constituency | Bristol Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 30 Jun 2023 at 09:48 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8046246e-293b-4c25-a313-055027184784 - 30 Jun 2023 at 09:23 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8046246e-293b-4c25-a313-055027184784 - 20 Jun 2023 at 13:04 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8046246e-293b-4c25-a313-055027184784 - 16 Jun 2023 at 11:58 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8046246e-293b-4c25-a313-055027184784 - 14 Jun 2023 at 15:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8046246e-293b-4c25-a313-055027184784 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8046246e-293b-4c25-a313-055027184784 30th June 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e2970a4e-6a0f-4824-b64e-cd79dd62b3c6 RFQ document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ae6f70a4-48b3-4ce1-9e4e-7e4b8560f50c - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c3925581-5322-4289-a52b-b8ff57a141c7 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cb5a809c-364e-4736-8550-86b54c89be64 RFQ Document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/52ab60c9-85ff-4ea0-8de4-08f9569c531d RFQ Document - updated - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0aa13654-c52b-41f1-9d2d-473c3002dea3 ## Notice URLs - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbb3dca9-ad19-4069-b611-3cdc78fa731b ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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