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title: "Otter Citizen Science Project"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-143018"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CYNGOR GWYNEDD"
published: "2024-08-20"
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# Otter Citizen Science Project

Buyer: CYNGOR GWYNEDD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-143018

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Otter Citizen Science Project" is spearheaded by Cyngor Gwynedd, based in Caernarfon. This project falls under the services industry category, specifically focused on research and development services and environmental training. The initiative aims to conduct a citizen science project across Wales to study coastal areas used by otters, engaging volunteers in data collection and analysis. The procurement stage reached the award phase on 20th August 2024, with Tacp (Uk) Limited as the selected supplier. Key dates include the tender period ending on 9th August 2024 and the awarding completed by 16th August 2024.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy, wildlife research, and volunteer management. Companies with expertise in training and managing volunteers, as well as those proficient in ecological data collection and analysis, will find this project particularly suited to their capabilities. Participating in this project offers a chance to contribute to meaningful environmental research and gain valuable exposure within the public sector, fostering potential growth and future contract opportunities.

## Notice

A contract / multiple contracts to deliver a citizen science/volunteer engagement project across Wales to study the use of coastal areas by otters.We are wanting to gather coastal otter sightings and records (spraint presence/absence/condition) to contribute to building understanding of the otter's use of the marine environment, both on the open coast and within estuary systems within the five MPAs identified.Contractors will be expected to train and safely manage volunteers, collate, analyse, and share the results, reflect and produce a brief individual site report.See attached RTQ form for full details.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=143018 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CYNGOR GWYNEDD |
| Locality | CAERNARFON |
| Post town | Llandudno |
| Postcode | LL55 1SH |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL3 North Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL32 Gwynedd |
| Local authority | Gwynedd |
| Electoral ward | Canol Tref Caernarfon |
| Westminster constituency | Dwyfor Meirionnydd |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TACP (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 80540000 - Environmental training services

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2024 at 16:06 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=143018
- 15 Jul 2024 at 09:02 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=143018

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUL484384&idx=2
  15th July 2024 - Ffurflen dyfynbris i'w gwblhau gan y cyflenwr
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUL484384&idx=1
  15th July 2024 - RFQ form to be completed by supplier

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tacp.uk.com
- https://www.gwynedd.llyw.cymru
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales

## Provenance

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