Tender

Stakeholder Engagement and Facilitation Services (SEAFS) Framework

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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16 Jan 2025 at 16:31

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is initiating a tender for the "Stakeholder Engagement and Facilitation Services (SEAFS) Framework," targeting the environmental consultancy industry. The procurement, facilitated by the Environment Agency (EA), aims to secure 3-5 suppliers to deliver effective stakeholder engagement services from 1 October 2025, following the current contract's expiration on 30 September 2025. The tender process is open with a submission deadline of 7 March 2025. This wide-reaching contract covers various locations, including the United Kingdom, Europe, and other overseas territories. The procurement method is an open procedure, ensuring transparency and competitiveness.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in stakeholder engagement, facilitation, evaluation, and skills development. Companies well-suited for this contract are those with a strong national presence and expertise in supporting planned projects, addressing high-concern issues, and enhancing organisational engagement capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply. By participating, businesses can contribute to a pivotal framework that supports the Environment Agency's strategic goals, fosters collaboration, reduces risks, and enhances the reputation of involved organisations through robust and inclusive stakeholder engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Stakeholder Engagement and Facilitation Services (SEAFS) Framework

Notice Description

Defra on behalf of the Environment Agency (EA) are looking to set up a follow on Stakeholder Engagement and Facilitation Services (SEAFS) Framework starting 1 Oct 2025. Effective stakeholder engagement is critical for our organisations to deliver its goals. This Framework will secure between 3-5 suppliers who can provide SEAFS deliverables that: enhances our ability to work with others builds trust with the communities we serve and enhances our reputation facilitates learning and enables our staff to engage better by developing their own skills The current contract expires on 30 September 2025. The intention is to award the new contract before the end of July 2025, with a start date for services commencing on the 1 Oct 2025.. This framework agreement is being let by the Environment Agency's National Engagement and Insight Team. Although they will use the contract and review and audit work completed under it, they will not be the primary users. The primary users of this contract will be Environment Agency staff involved in stakeholder engagement at a local and national level. These 'Project Clients' will be from different parts of the organisation and will use this contract to work with stakeholders on a range of issues. Our staff have varied levels of expertise and experience in stakeholder engagement. The successful suppliers will have demonstrated through this tender process that they are national Suppliers who are experts in engagement, facilitation, evaluation and skills development and who can: provide proactive support for a planned project / programme of work provide reactive support for issues of high concern or conflict build the organisation's engagement skills and capacity And through their work, can help us: collaborate and strengthen relationships so we can deliver against our priorities identify and mitigate potential risks through helping us to engage inclusively enhance our reputation by delivering participative and well-thought-out engagement The appointed Suppliers for this Stakeholder Engagement Advice and Facilitation Services (SEAFS) Framework will support our engagement work with external stakeholders over the next 2 to 4 years. These framework Suppliers will help Environment Agency staff plan, facilitate and evaluate effective stakeholder engagement processes to support the delivery of our corporate strategy, and lay the foundations for creating an 'engagement capable' workforce. Full information can be accessed via the department's eSourcing tool. Download the Bidder Pack at https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome and search for SEAFs under opportunities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5491467-1878-4b6a-a1a9-776044be554b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90711000 - Environmental impact assessment other than for construction

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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