Published date: 19 July 2023

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Approach to market date: 31 July 2023

Contract summary

Industry

  • Research services - 73110000

  • Environmental services - 90700000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£10,000 to £45,000

Procurement reference

CSMUMF190723

Published date

19 July 2023

Approach to market date

31 July 2023

Contract start date

1 September 2023

Contract end date

29 February 2024

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

A key element of this contract is to take the current knowledge and assessment of needs and translate this into a communicable framework, as well as suggesting approaches for implementing this framework so that pilots can be planned within the lifespan of the NCEA programme.
The contract will:
A. Investigate and propose a Community Science Urban Monitoring Framework for areas where people live.

Prior Information Only. The attached project scope is indicative and is subject to change. If you would like to submit an expression of interest please contact Heather Thomas at heather.thomas@naturalengland.org.uk.
B. Deliver an initial framework which will facilitate an environment of collaborative sharing, development and ongoing adaptation of ideas, drawing together experience and lessons to establish the underlying structure for the community
C. Deliver an initial framework, suitable for piloting, to enable and guide more collaborative working to better coordinate our own efforts and engagements with people (active and potential community scientists) to study ecosystems and natural capital within urban areas and enable a more accurate understanding of the state of urban nature.

More information

Spend profile

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Financial year Budget
2023/2024 £45,000

Attachments

About the buyer

Contact name

Heather Thomas

Address

Guildbourne House
Chatsworth Road
Worthing
BN11 1LD
England

Email

heather.thomas@naturalengland.org.uk