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Environment Agency Appraisal Guidance User Research

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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29 Nov 2021 at 14:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal as the buying organisation, seeking to improve the accessibility and effectiveness of the Environment Agency's appraisal guidance through a project titled "Environment Agency Appraisal Guidance User Research." This project falls under the research and development services category, with a contract value of £38,000. The tender process was completed, and the contract period ran from 18 January 2021 to 31 March 2021. The contract was awarded to Blue Marble Research, with the award notice published on 29 November 2021.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly those with a focus on consultancy and related services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate in similar future tenders, as they would be well-positioned to leverage their expertise in improving government guidance and processes. Engaging in these projects can significantly enhance their profile and contribute to business growth within public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Environment Agency Appraisal Guidance User Research

Notice Description

The aim of this project is to understand how existing appraisal guidance is used by staff in Environment & Business (E&B) in order to improve appraisal accessibility and staff capability, and to set the foundation for identifying areas of commonality and divergence with Flood & Coastal Erosion Risk Management (FCERM) appraisal guidance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2dbef828-e28a-4176-aa94-b68fa8e88cd3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fa01b04-8627-4a29-a931-fda61f891be0
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£38,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,095 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
18 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Sahdia Afzal
Contact Email
sahdia.afzal@environment-agency.gov.uk
Contact Phone
02084745543

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3HX
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

BLUE MARBLE RESEARCH

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