# Understanding perceptions of geodiversity in Nature

> Contract award record from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Natural England](/buyers/natural-england/contract-awards)
- Contract winner: Place Innovation Ltd
- Award value: £16,666
- Tender value: £20,000
- Award date: 23 November 2023
- Published: 1 February 2024
- Contract start: 23 November 2023
- Contract end: 29 March 2024
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 90e5e11a-ae0f-4175-89d8-922153c28312-719405
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6a547258-1a7d-43cd-b427-1a3c96663f92

## Description

This project will investigate the perception of the components of geodiversity and their role within nature\. These components include rocks, fossils, minerals, landforms and the natural processes that form them\. The successful contractor should develop and carry out a survey into the perception of geodiversity and its role within nature; and recommend possible avenues to highlight the role of geodiversity within nature\. The proposed project will use social science techniques and methodologies\. The target audience is anticipated as being a diverse, non-specialist or 'general public' audience\. Understanding their perception is important as it subsequently impacts the development and overall success of Nature Recovery and Green Infrastructure projects\. 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 Barbara\.Silva@naturalengland\.org\.uk by 5pm on 17/11/23\. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to Barbara\.Silva@naturalengland\.org\.uk\. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90e5e11a-ae0f-4175-89d8-922153c28312-719405)