Community Science Urban Monitoring Framework

Concepts

• worthing
• research services
• heather thomas
• communicable framework
• initial framework
• community science urban monitoring framework
• urban areas
• potential community scientists
• more accurate understanding of the state of urban nature
• key element of this contract

Location

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.

Total Quantity or Scope

YEAR: 2023/2024; BUDGET: 45,000.00

CPV Codes

• 73110000 - Research services
• 90700000 - Environmental services

Indicators

• Contract is suitable for SMEs.
• Contract is suitable for VCOs.

Other Information

Project Scope 2324_NCEA_CSMonitoringFramework_ProjectScope.pdf