---
title: "Citizen Science Local Pilots"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03f844"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)"
published: "2023-09-12"
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# Citizen Science Local Pilots

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03f844

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## Summary

DEFRA, on behalf of Natural England, is planning the release of a multi-lot Open Competition titled "Citizen Science Local Pilots" in September 2023. The procurement focuses on research and development services and related consultancy services, with a total value of £900,000 GBP. This opportunity entails procuring four separate contracts covering various regions: Northumbria, West Midlands, Norfolk & Suffolk, and Wessex. The tender period closes on October 12, 2023, with bids required to be submitted electronically via the e-sourcing portal. The planned award period starts on September 12, 2023.

This tender for Citizen Science Local Pilots by DEFRA offers business growth opportunities for companies specialising in research and development services and related consultancy. Businesses with expertise in environmental protection may find this tender particularly suitable. The procurement process, which is currently at the planning stage, will open doors for businesses to engage with Natural England and contribute to purposeful studies of nature and the environment conducted by members of the public across diverse geographical locations.

## Notice

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:
* Northumbria
* West Midlands
* Norfolk & Suffolk
* Wessex
You may apply for this opportunity via the Authority's e-sourcing portal https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome

### Lot Information

Lot 1- Northumbria

Northumbria Citizen Science Local Pilots

Lot 2- West Midlands

West Midlands Citizen Science Local Pilots

Lot 3- Norfolk & Suffolk

Norfolk & Suffolk Citizen Science Local Pilots

Lot 4- Wessex

Wessex Citizen Science Local Pilots

Lot 1 - Northumbria

Lot 1- Northumbria

Lot 2 - West Midlands

Lot 2 - West Midlands

Lot 3 - Norfolk & Suffolk

Lot 3 - Norfolk & Suffolk

Lot 4 - Wessex

Lot 4 - Wessex

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026999-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | 10 Sep 2023 |
| 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 | Active, Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATURAL ENGLAND (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL) |
| 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 | 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

- 12 Sep 2023 at 15:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026999-2023
- 31 Aug 2023 at 07:12 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025537-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-9529.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs

## Provenance

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