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# Mapping Citizen Science Research Infrastructure involving Farmers

[Natural England](https://tendernation.io/buyers/natural-england)

Estimated value

£10,000 to £41,666

Published

14 Jun 2023

Deadline

Closed

10 Jul 2023

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

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- Buyer says suitable for VCSEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice.
- Small contract value

    Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services.
- Open procedure

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## About this tender

This project aims to map existing land-based citizen science research infrastructure across England, with an additional in-depth focus on initiatives involving farmers in environmental data collection. The objective is to identify opportunities to enhance farmer involvement in citizen science, promoting sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation. A mixed-methods approach is expected to be used, including a comprehensive review, database development, and data analysis.

This research project is closely linked to another research project, namely the "Farmer engagement with environmental data collection project" at [contractsfinder.service.gov.uk](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbb3dca9-ad19-4069-b611-3cdc78fa731b) which will examine the barriers and challenges farmers face in their engagement with citizen science initiatives in their day-to-day lives.

Additional information: To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached.

Your response must be sent to  by 12 midday on 10/07/2023.

Please note the contract value given above is exclusive of VAT.

If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to . Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.

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## CPV classification

Research services

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/dad60211-8519-438b-80a4-334f77735fdc)

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