Citizen Science Local Pilots

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