Farmer engagement with environmental data collection

Tender description

The aim of this project is to investigate the extent of farmer participation and engagement in citizen science initiatives and environmental data collecting (or 'monitoring technologies'), including their use of technological tools and data management practices. The benefits of this project include identifying gaps and opportunities for improving farmer involvement in citizen science initiatives, with potential advantaged to promoting their active participation in changing agricultural practices and moving towards more evidence-led decision-making. This research project is closely linked to another research project, the "Mapping Citizen Science Research Infrastructure involving Farmers" project at https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8046246e-293b-4c25-a313-055027184784 which will map and review all citizen science initiatives which explicitly include farmers, and examine the data being collected, and the technological tools used. 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 ian.fitzpatrick@naturalengland.org.uk 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 ian.fitzpatrick@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.