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Local Resource Option Screening Study - Ely

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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Award

22 Jan 2025 at 11:11

Tender

08 Oct 2024 at 08:57

Summary of the contracting process

The DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS (DEFRA) has awarded a contract for a Local Resource Option (LRO) Screening Study in the Mease Catchment, specifically in Ely, East of England, United Kingdom. The awarded project involves a detailed LRO study for the Farm Group, including the use of a provided screening tool and a high-level report summarising the top three studies. This procurement process, conducted through an open procedure below the threshold, concluded with an award on 30th October 2024. The study commenced on 28th October 2024 and will continue until 3rd February 2025. The contract value is GBP 30,000, and the key industry category is technical analysis or consultancy services (CPV code 71621000).

This tender presents significant opportunities for technical consultancy firms, especially those with expertise in environmental analysis and resource management, to contribute to a high-impact project headed by DEFRA. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed suitable for this tender, aligning with the procurement’s suitability criteria. By engaging in this project, businesses can enhance their portfolio and establish a working relationship with a major government department, positioning themselves favorably for future contracts within the environmental consultancy sector.

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Notice Title

Local Resource Option Screening Study - Ely

Notice Description

To Carry out an LRO Screening study for the Farm Group situated in the Mease Catchment. This contract will be for three months and the deliverables will be a completed copy of the LRO Screening study tool provided, and a report providing a high level overview of the top 3 ranking studies. Additional information: To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached. Your response must be sent to wrnationalframework@environment-agency.gov.uk by 17:00 on 21st October. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to wrnationalframework@environment-agency.gov.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-51ef5799-65b8-420a-8dcc-5fface2200f1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa7cf64d-3be5-41d6-8f60-97b3f0c86757
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
28 Oct 2024 - 3 Feb 2025 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
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 7LQ
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
St Loyes
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JEREMY BENN ASSOCIATES

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