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RDE692 Land Use Choices Tool (LUCT) Data Updates and User Training

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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24 Oct 2024 at 16:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency has completed the procurement process for the project titled "RDE692 Land Use Choices Tool (LUCT) Data Updates and User Training." This contract falls under the industry category of research and development consultancy services with a CPV classification of 73200000. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract began on 1st November 2024 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2025. The total contract value is £40,751, and the services will be delivered across multiple locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and Europe. The award was made official on 24th October 2024.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, especially for SMEs and VCSEs specialising in technical data updates and user training. The successful bidder, RSK ADAS Limited, will provide critical updates to land use data sets and facilitate a migration to a new compute environment. Additionally, they will deliver comprehensive user training and support, including webinars, learning modules, live workshops, and weekly support sessions. Businesses with expertise in environmental consulting, data management, and user education stand to benefit greatly from such contracts, which demand a high level of technical and domain-specific proficiency.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RDE692 Land Use Choices Tool (LUCT) Data Updates and User Training

Notice Description

Task 1 - Provide data updates (version 3.1) and technical support during migration 1.1 To update/replace key datasets (River Network & Habitat Potential Mapping Data) 1.2 Support the migration of the LUCT from ADAS Systems to the Animal and Plant Health Agency's (APHA) Scientific Compute Environment (SCE) for EA access ensuring data security, user permissions and testing (if possible). This will be administered through a 'development day pool,' for time spent supporting the migration of the LUCT and if not utilised during this milestone will be used across Task 2. Task 2 - Training provision for LUCT User Testing 2.1 Record an 'Introduction to LUCT' webinar, including the features of LUCT, what questions it can address about best location for new habitat/woodland with examples of outputs. 2.2 Provide bite-sized learning modules (of suitable quality for EA to publish on our SharePoint or website) for new users, providing information to make them confident basic users of the LUCT. Materials can be recordings, webinars, slides and other formats but should contain worked examples, interpretation of outputs and GIS support. Additional modules will enable more technically advanced users of the tool to run more complex scenarios. This assumes up to 3 hours of content - the list of learning modules is to be agreed in advance by EA and ADAS. 2.3 Provide new LUCT Reference materials - including scenario construction guide along with Q&A document. Maintain pre-existing and new LUCT Reference Materials (as defined through current and former LUCT contracts, e.g. LUCT User Guide) 2.4 Host two Live LUCT User Workshops (EA attendees only) - aimed at skilled users of the tool, to run more complex scenarios. 2.5 Host 10 once-weekly support surgeries (1-hour sessions) throughout user testing (EA attendees only). Task 3 - Project Management 3.1 Provide management to cover the contract period. Includes final delivery report with summary of upgrades and products delivered and support provided under this contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a1c25b8-d575-4619-ae8c-c7871d3f4fb0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,751 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,751 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Contact Name
Adrian Ajibade
Contact Email
adrian.ajibade@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RSK ADAS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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