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26 Sep 2024 at 13:55

Summary of the contracting process

Worcestershire County Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the Community Engagement Project under the Local Flood Risk Management Strategy. The project is classified under flood-prevention works and related consultancy services with a focus on improving community resilience to flooding. The project, executed in the West Midlands, commenced on 1st January 2024 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2027. This procurement process was handled as a direct award, exempt from the standard procurement code, with the National Flood Forum named as the supplier. The contract was valued at £202,865, with the award being updated as of 30th June 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in flood-prevention and general management consultancy services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that specialise in research, development, and consultancy services in flood-risk management can explore collaborative opportunities to expand their portfolios. By being part of such government-led initiatives, successful bidders can enhance their profiles, build community partnerships, and contribute to sustainable environmental management in the region.

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Notice Title

Contract for services relating to the Community Engagement Project

Notice Description

Under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010, Worcestershire County Council is a Lead Local Flood Authority, with a duty to manage local flood risk in Worcestershire. Part of this duty extends to the production of a local flood risk management strategy. Worcestershire's draft Local Flood Risk Management Strategy sets out how the Council aims to help communities be better prepared and more self-resilient to flooding through positive engagement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-44785109-8c72-4345-b5dd-35c646aec108
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad1c2ea4-71a6-4bf8-a1b4-2d339dabda19
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Exempt from procurement code. Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

45246400 - Flood-prevention works

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£202,865 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£202,865 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Worcestershire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR5 2NP
Postcode Area
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

National Flood Forum

Further Information

Notice Documents

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