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Published 31 Aug 2023, 08:12 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Citizen Science Local Pilots

Official notice

Authority: NATURAL ENGLAND (Defra Network eTendering Portal)

8 lotsServicesOpen procedure
Sectors: Research & Development (R&D) (73) Delivery: UK
Published estimate£900,000total for 8 lots
Submissions closed 12 Oct 2023
Lots 8see the lot list below
Contract term 1 yr 5 moends 31 Mar 2025 · starts 13 Nov 2023
Notice summaryFrom the published notice

DEFRA, on behalf of Natural England aim to release a multi-lot Open Competition for Citizen Science Local Pilots in September 2023.<br/><br/>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. Published lot titles: Lot 1- Northumbria; Lot 2- West Midlands; Lot 3- Norfolk & Suffolk; Lot 4- Wessex; Lot 1 - Northumbria; Lot 2 - West Midlands; Lot 3 - Norfolk & Suffolk; Lot 4 - Wessex.

What is being bought8 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

DEFRA, on behalf of Natural England aim to release a multi-lot Open Competition for Citizen Science Local Pilots in September 2023.<br/><br/>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.<br/>The four pilots will be procured under separate contracts with geographical coverage mapping to Natural England regions:<br/>

CPV: Research and development services and related consultancy services

Lots and requirements (8)Procurement structure

8 lots · no lot values published
Lot #1NorthumbriaPlanned

Northumbria Citizen Science Local Pilots

Delivery: UK
Lot #2West MidlandsPlanned

West Midlands Citizen Science Local Pilots

Delivery: UK
Lot #3Norfolk & SuffolkPlanned

Norfolk & Suffolk Citizen Science Local Pilots

Delivery: UK
Lot #4WessexPlanned
Lot #5Northumbria 1 yr 5 mo

Lot 1- Northumbria

Contract period: 13 Nov 2023 – 31 Mar 2025 (1 yr 5 mo)
Delivery: UK
Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #6West Midlands 1 yr 5 mo

Lot 2 - West Midlands

Contract period: 13 Nov 2023 – 31 Mar 2025 (1 yr 5 mo)
Delivery: UK
Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #7Norfolk & Suffolk 1 yr 5 mo

Lot 3 - Norfolk & Suffolk

Contract period: 13 Nov 2023 – 31 Mar 2025 (1 yr 5 mo)
Delivery: UK
Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #8Wessex 1 yr 5 mo

Lot 4 - Wessex

Contract period: 13 Nov 2023 – 31 Mar 2025 (1 yr 5 mo)
Delivery: UK
Variant bids: not allowed

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
31 Aug 2023, 08:12 BST
Last source update
12 Sept 2023, 16:53 BST
Award evaluation window
12 Sept 2023 – …
FTS notice number
2023/S 000-026999
Classification (CPV)
Research and development services and related consultancy services
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
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How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Atamis (Health Family) · Who buys & how to bid on Atamis
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Submission deadline
12 Oct 2023, 10:00 BST
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission"}
Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
180 days from the deadline
Bids opened
12 Sept 2023, 17:00 BST
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

11 Sept 2023 → 13 Nov 2023 · 5 dates
  1. Next notice expected
    11 Sept 2023, 00:00 BST
  2. Notice published
    12 Sept 2023, 16:53 BST
  3. Bids opened
    12 Sept 2023, 17:00 BST
  4. Submission deadline
    12 Oct 2023, 10:00 BST
  5. Contract starts
    13 Nov 2023

Notice history

3 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 12 Sept 2023
  1. Status changed to active
    12 Sept 2023, 16:53 BST
  2. Procurement method changed
    12 Sept 2023, 16:53 BST
  3. Deadline published: 12 Oct 2023, 10:00 BST
    12 Sept 2023, 16:53 BST

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

NATURAL ENGLAND (Defra Network eTendering Portal)

Contracting authorityMinistry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisionsEnvironmental protection 17 Nobel House, London, UK, SW1P 3JRContact name, email Published organisation website ↗

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.