---
title: "Citizen Science Local Pilots- Lot 1- Northumbria"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03fd1a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)"
published: "2023-11-21"
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# Citizen Science Local Pilots- Lot 1- Northumbria

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03fd1a

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Citizen Science Local Pilots- Lot 1- Northumbria" was awarded on 21st November 2023. The buying organisation, NATURAL ENGLAND, initiated this tender for research and development services and related consultancy services in the services category. The contracting process has reached the award stage, with DigVentures Ltd being the active supplier for a contract worth £247,888 signed on 6th November 2023.

This tender by NATURAL ENGLAND presents opportunities for business growth in the research and development services sector. Companies specializing in environmental services, particularly those focusing on citizen science initiatives and nature studies, would find this procurement appealing. The contract's focus on enabling coordinated studies of nature by the public creates opportunities for businesses looking to participate in projects that contribute to environmental conservation and decision-making processes.

## Notice

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.
The four pilots will be procured under separate contracts with geographical coverage mapping to Natural England regions:
* Lot1- Northumbria
* Lot 2- West Midlands
* Lot 3- Norfolk & Suffolk
*Lot 4- Wessex

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Northumbria

Lot 1- Northumbria

Lot 2 - West Midlands

Lot 2 - West Midlands

Lot 3- Norfolk & Suffolk

Lot 3

Lot 4- Wessex

Lot 4

Lot 1

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.
The four pilots will be procured under separate contracts with geographical coverage mapping to Natural England regions:
* Lot1- Northumbria
* Lot 2- West Midlands
* Lot 3- Norfolk & Suffolk
*Lot 4- Wessex

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034401-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 13 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | £220,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £463,650 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active, Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BRISTOL NATURAL HISTORY CONSORTIUM; DIGVENTURES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 21 Nov 2023 at 13:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034401-2023
- 21 Nov 2023 at 13:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034396-2023
- 15 Sep 2023 at 12:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027357-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bnhc.org.uk
- http://www.digventures.com
- 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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