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title: "CivTech 3.0 - Challenge 5"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000546056"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT ON BEHALF OF SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE"
published: "2019-06-25"
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# CivTech 3.0 - Challenge 5

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT ON BEHALF OF SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000546056

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## Summary

The Scottish Government, acting on behalf of Scottish Natural Heritage, has initiated the CivTech 3.0 - Challenge 5 procurement process. This opportunity, aligned with the public services sector, is designed to encourage innovative solutions that enhance engagement with Scotland's natural environment. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with the tender period having ended on 2nd July 2018. The contract value is estimated at £250,000, and the contract was signed on 7th March 2019. Interested parties can refer to the challenge details available through the provided links for more information.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on technology and environmental engagement, particularly those SMEs that have expertise in developing innovative applications or platforms. Companies that can leverage technology to foster connections with nature or enhance outdoor educational experiences would be particularly well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The emphasis on integrating technology in promoting access to natural spaces underscores the demand for creative and effective solutions that address this societal challenge.

## Notice

CivTech(r) brings together public sector expertise and private sector creativity to solve real problems, develop new products, and deliver better, faster and easier services for everyone. Central to the approach is co-production with the citizen. Part of the Scottish Government's Digital Directorate, CivTech's approach is already helping transform public sector engagement with tech and innovation, delivering significant benefits to public services, and producing genuine uplifts for the Scottish economy. And along the way, it's making everyone's lives better.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Scotland is renowned for its stunning natural heritage, which plays a crucial role in the livelihoods of people, from urban settings to our wilder landscapes. Yet many of us have little connection with nature, making it harder to appreciate the benefits we get from nature or the impact of our lives on it. Increased use of mobile phone technology potentially separates people from nature. However a solution that harnesses young people's enthusiasm for new and emerging technology could be an excellent tool to encourage connection with nature and deliver outdoor learning. There have been many initiatives to connect young people and educators with nature, resulting in, for example, Continuing Professional Development or Career-Long Professional Learning training, education packs, teaching materials, web-based information and apps. SNH has promoted 'Teaching in Nature', 'Go Wild with your Child', 'Simple Pleasures', 'View from the Train' and "Camera Trapping". And there are numerous single-place apps to connect people with nature, with many focusing on species recording and nature-based play. Similarly, there are websites and apps listing greenspaces throughout the UK and whilst these tell people where greenspace is, we are seeking a solution that would help people make the most of these spaces, generating meaningful experiences that engender a meaningful connection with nature. We want to go beyond other apps and websites by providing an all-inclusive, multifaceted solution that is innovative, informative, interactive and user-friendly. Instead of focusing on one element of nature, we want to maximize the educational potential and enhance learners 'and visitors' time at reserves and greenspaces by encapsulating the whole nature experience in one portable platform, along with information on facilities and services. This could support interdisciplinary learning, helping to take the classroom outdoors and the outdoors back in to the classroom. We are seeking an innovative solution to one of the greatest societal challenges of our time - how to better connect (young) people with nature. Spending time in nature has enormous benefits for health and well-being, educational attainment and personal development. We envisage a solution that increases these benefits though engaging (young) people and educators; harnessing the popularity and power of new and emerging technology; and encouraging more people to explore Scotland's nature. We want a solution that builds the confidence of school teachers delivering the 3-18 curriculum to take learning outdoors where possible and provides them with access to the necessary 'expert' knowledge.. Challenge page https://civtech.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CIV/pages/382305182/C5+How+can+we+use+tech+to+enhance+engagement+with+the+outdoor+environment+in+Scotland Link to how to apply page on our web page where you can find a guide on how to apply, the application form and the scorecard. https://civtech.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CIV/pages/45717443/How+to+apply

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN358284 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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 | 25 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £215,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT ON BEHALF OF SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH6 6QQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Leith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OXIDO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN358284
- 11 Jun 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN321664

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN321664&idx=5
  12th June 2018 - Due to technical difficulties on the CivTech website please find attached : Mandatory Exclusion Form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN321664&idx=4
  12th June 2018 - Due to technical difficulties being faced by the CivTech website please find attached the T&Cs
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN321664&idx=3
  12th June 2018 - Due to technical difficulties being faced by the CivTech website please find attached the Scorecard
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN321664&idx=2
  12th June 2018 - Due to technical difficulties on the CivTech website please find attached the Application form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN321664&idx=1
  12th June 2018 - Due to technical difficulties being faced by the CivTech website please find attached the T&Cs
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN321664
  CivTech 3.0 - Challenge 5 - CivTech(r) brings together public sector expertise and private sector creativity to solve real problems, develop new products, and deliver better, faster and easier services for everyone. Central to the approach is co-production with the citizen. Part of the Scottish Government's Digital Directorate, CivTech's approach is already helping transform public sector engagement with tech and innovation, delivering significant benefits to public services, and producing genuine uplifts for the Scottish economy. And along the way, it's making everyone's lives better.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN358284
  CivTech 3.0 - Challenge 5 - CivTech(r) brings together public sector expertise and private sector creativity to solve real problems, develop new products, and deliver better, faster and easier services for everyone. Central to the approach is co-production with the citizen. Part of the Scottish Government's Digital Directorate, CivTech's approach is already helping transform public sector engagement with tech and innovation, delivering significant benefits to public services, and producing genuine uplifts for the Scottish economy. And along the way, it's making everyone's lives better.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000546056
- https://civtech.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CIV/pages/382305182/C5+How+can+we+use+tech+to+enhance+engagement+with+the+outdoor+environment+in+Scotland
- https://civtech.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CIV/pages/45717443/How+to+apply

## Provenance

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