Tender

CEFAS20-14 RFQ for a Specialist Environmental Consultant

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Tender

22 Sep 2020 at 17:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Defra Network eTendering Portal is seeking bids for the contract titled "CEFAS20-14 RFQ for a Specialist Environmental Consultant," which falls under the industry category of research consultancy services and environmental services. Located in the East of England, the procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 29 September 2020. The total value of the contract is £10,000, and the contract period is set to commence on 1 October 2020 and conclude on 31 March 2021. This open procurement method allows any eligible suppliers to participate.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses experienced in environmental consultancy, particularly those with expertise in climate change policy, sustainability practices, and stakeholder engagement. Companies fluent in both spoken and written Arabic and English, capable of report writing and workshop delivery, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender can aid businesses looking to expand their footprint in the public sector, especially those aligned with environmental initiatives and COP 26 related projects.

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Notice Title

CEFAS20-14 RFQ for a Specialist Environmental Consultant

Notice Description

Cefas has a new requirement for specialist environmental consultancy services. The service provider must be fluent in spoken and written Arabic and English, with a background in environmental sustainability and/or climate change policy and practises. The service provider will be required to work with Cefas and British Embassy staff providing support to a range of COP 26 (UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties) based initiatives. Including virtual workshops on topics such as clean energy; green finance; nature-based solutions and adaptation, as well as engaging with local Governmental and non-governmental stakeholders. Experience in drafting reports, white papers and/or report card is essential. The job role will include: Stakeholder engagement, report writing (English and Arabic) and workshop preparation and delivery. Additional information: Bravo E-tendering Portal - managing procurement on behalf of Cefas https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk Thank you for your interest in tendering for this requirement, You will need to access the documents through Bravo Solutions portal using the link provided. If you are new to Bravo, you are required to register as a supplier: 1) Visit https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose (usually your email address) and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email (check spam filters if this does not arrive in a timely manner) with your unique password (please keep this secure). You can then log onto the system and change your password. Once these step are completed you can apply for any tender on Bravo using these details. 2) To read the full details or apply for a tender: - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are opportunities open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant PQQ/ ITT to access the content - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. (This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page) within your Bravo account. - Access the tender information by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box 3. 3) Responding to the tender: - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the requirements to upload a successful Tender. There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) - Once all information is complete, you can then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. Please give yourself enough time to complete this before the deadline. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the e-Tendering help desk. Please direct all questions and queries to Cefas using the message function of the portal, including any clarification questions. This is to ensure no questions are missed and that all answers can be shared with all interested suppliers at the same time.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0c4564c3-1c2a-4d75-870e-465056becd2c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72ed8f84-3324-4179-8863-c4b0e0093bec
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LOWESTOFT
Postcode
NR33 0HT
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

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