Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NATURAL ENGLAND (Defra Network eTendering Portal)
17 Nobel House
London
SW1P 3JR
Contact
Lucy Coulson
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs
Buyer's address
https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
Environment
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Citizen Science Local Pilots
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
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
Further information regarding the specification is attached to the Contracts Finder Notice https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c876202-bc0e-4706-bf6b-fa0eb0ecb045 . Please note that this is a draft specification only and the detail included is subject to change.
A Contract Notice will be released when the competition is live. Bidders will be required to register and submit their tender via the e-sourcing portal, Atamis. https://atamis-9529.my.site.com/s/Welcome
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £900,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1- Northumbria
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Northumbria Citizen Science Local Pilots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 2- West Midlands
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
West Midlands Citizen Science Local Pilots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 3- Norfolk & Suffolk
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Norfolk & Suffolk Citizen Science Local Pilots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 4- Wessex
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Wessex Citizen Science Local Pilots
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
11 September 2023
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes