Scope
Reference
C30218
Description
This contract will research and further develop online volunteer survey models. It builds on experimental work in 2024/25 which engaged and enabled over 1,000 volunteers enhance habitat maps using remote sensed data. The approach leverages 'Deep Time,' a citizen mapping platform that generates accurate, actionable data to support investments in and monitoring of landscape recovery projects for both Natural and Cultural Heritage Capital.
Contract 2. Trialling innovative technologies and volunteer survey delivery models to enhanc
Supplier
Contract value
- £150,000 excluding VAT
- £180,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
23 September 2025
Contract dates
- 24 September 2025 to 31 March 2026
- 6 months, 7 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72212326 - Mapping software development services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
- Single supplier - intellectual property or exclusive rights
- Single supplier - technical reasons
Intellectual Property
Supplier
Dig ventures
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJVG-3342-XWLX
Witham Studios 5, Hall Street, Barnard Castle
Barnard Castle
DL12 8JB
United Kingdom
Email: hello@digventures.com
Region: UKC14 - Durham CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 2. Trialling innovative technologies and volunteer survey delivery models to enhanc
Contracting authority
NATURAL ENGLAND
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJDG-6588-XDMM
Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Summary of their role in this procurement: Managing procurement of project
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNBD-3289-CDGX
Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
Region: UKI32 - Westminster