Design engaging and effective templates for the processes of notifying Special Sites of Scientific Interest (SSSIs) and the making of Protected Site Strategies (PSS)

The following contract opportunity invites suitably experienced suppliers to design digital and hard copy templates for the stages of SSSI notification and the making of PSS from:

Early engagement

Through to formal consultation

Through to implementation

The main outputs will be:

Desk study research into contemporary approaches to the design of templates for this section of the Advisory Guidance.

Formation of the first version of the Protected Site Strategies Advisory Guidance section on how to make a PSS

Formation of revised guidance and template for SSSI notification, based on the desk study research and other research insights gleaned by the PSS project team.

Produce a storyboard style draft to reflect the recommended approach. This could be presented in PDF format with an accompanying PowerPoint presentation. We are, however, open to alternative suitable digital presentations.

The resolved design to frame the templates and accompanying guidance in a way that is visually attractive. In the case of Protected Site Strategies, the guidance will be hosted on our SPOL site with capacity to later share with partners on their external websites. The SSSI notification guidance is also currently hosted on SPOL Site Selection & Designation (sharepoint.com).

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 RFQmailboxPSS@naturalengland.org.uk by 17:00 on 20th September 2024.

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