--- title: "Effective partnerships for marine nature recovery" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e3b4295e-c512-42b5-8a01-b1dca970042b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e3b4295e-c512-42b5-8a01-b1dca970042b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e3b4295e-c512-42b5-8a01-b1dca970042b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e3b4295e-c512-42b5-8a01-b1dca970042b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2023-08-25" --- # Effective partnerships for marine nature recovery Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e3b4295e-c512-42b5-8a01-b1dca970042b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e3b4295e-c512-42b5-8a01-b1dca970042b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e3b4295e-c512-42b5-8a01-b1dca970042b.json) ## Summary There is an active procurement process led by Natural England, focusing on "Effective partnerships for marine nature recovery" under the Research services category. The tender involves generating insights for partnership improvement in coastal and terrestrial environments. The closing date for submitting quotations is 12:00 on 26/06/2023. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the contract period runs from 2023-07-24 to 2024-03-31. This tender by Natural England presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those in research services, to engage in partnership projects for nature recovery. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise sectors (VCSEs) are well-suited for this tender. Businesses should take note of the closing deadline and ensure compliance with the Request for Quotation (RFQ) requirements for potential growth opportunities. ## Notice Natural England is seeking to generate new insights to improve the way in which we do partnership working in coastal and terrestrial environments. These insights will help Natural England to better understand the role of partnerships in nature recovery and their ability to support emerging policy and market mechanisms intended to meet national and international targets as defined by the 25 YEP and EIP. We are particularly interested in understanding what makes an effective coastal partnership. Advancing understanding of the governance structures of coastal partnerships and how these relate to dimensions of efficiency, effectiveness, equity and legitimacy in delivering for nature. 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 helen.kendall@naturalengland.org.uk by 12:00 on 26/06/2023. IMPORTANT: Please note the contract value given above has been corrected to show the value exclusive of VAT on the 20th June 2023. This has not changed the overall contract value since original publication. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to helen.kendall@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/ec089f39-5603-45a3-9b6d-b58a6a42b5ce | | 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 | 25 Aug 2023 | | Submission deadline | 26 Jun 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 5 Jul 2023 | | Contract period | 5 Jul 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £49,916 | | 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 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | THE COASTAL COLLABORATIVE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 25 Aug 2023 at 13:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec089f39-5603-45a3-9b6d-b58a6a42b5ce - 20 Jun 2023 at 15:03 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0a415b3-815b-4b01-a934-1c31dc03bed0 - 20 Jun 2023 at 14:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0a415b3-815b-4b01-a934-1c31dc03bed0 - 20 Jun 2023 at 13:49 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0a415b3-815b-4b01-a934-1c31dc03bed0 - 20 Jun 2023 at 13:05 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0a415b3-815b-4b01-a934-1c31dc03bed0 - 14 Jun 2023 at 11:04 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0a415b3-815b-4b01-a934-1c31dc03bed0 - 14 Jun 2023 at 10:54 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0a415b3-815b-4b01-a934-1c31dc03bed0 - 2 Jun 2023 at 12:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0a415b3-815b-4b01-a934-1c31dc03bed0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec089f39-5603-45a3-9b6d-b58a6a42b5ce 25th August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0a415b3-815b-4b01-a934-1c31dc03bed0 20th June 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3238a2b8-b8df-41c3-ac5d-21a13a6c634f RFQ Document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/64bca091-ee80-4dec-827e-6a0d3ef50ace T&Cs Template - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dee1e414-766a-469f-9ce5-59109c2b3e73 Commercial Response Template - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a43f6695-5edb-4307-b6d4-80f148714b1f - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/61b2645e-be8a-4a0f-ab42-a050c9cc395f - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8310c883-b47e-46b0-ac41-bbb5f89f2db1 Clarification question log updated 20th June 2023 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f67edeec-d5ed-4ef5-8b26-2707d36d22b4 Clarification question log updated 20th June 2023 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/83d37c8d-174a-4adf-8d25-7fe27eb1835e ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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