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EMEP Vice-Chair role

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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20 Nov 2023 at 09:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has awarded a contract for the EMEP Vice-Chair role in the environmental services category. The procurement method used was a direct Single tender action. The contract period will run from October 30, 2023, to September 30, 2024. The tender period ended on October 2, 2023, with a contract value of £21,870, awarded to EMRC based in Reading. The Vice Chair will have key responsibilities in developing and delivering the EMEP strategy, managing the work plan and budget, and attending relevant meetings. The role requires an estimated time input of 24.5 days per year.

This procurement opportunity from the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs presents a chance for businesses in the environmental services sector to engage in impactful policy support work under the EMEP programme. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in environmental management, policy development, and stakeholder engagement would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The Vice Chair position offers a unique opportunity for a contractor to contribute to shaping air pollution policy at both national and international levels, aligning with the goals of sustainable environmental practices and regulatory compliance.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EMEP Vice-Chair role

Notice Description

1. In collaboration with the Working Group on Effects, the EMEP programme provides scientific support to the Convention on Long Range Transboundary Air Pollution (CLRTAP). As the source of information on the emission, transport and deposition of air pollution, EMEP plays a major role in informing policy developments under the Convention. 2. The EMEP programme is coordinated by five programme centres and four task forces. The centres and task forces report annually to the EMEP Steering Body (SB), which oversees the EMEP programme and reports annually to the Executive Body of the Convention. 3. The EMEP SB is complemented by the Bureau of the EMEP SB. The Bureau is elected by the EMEP SB and meets with the representatives of the task forces and programme centres to make strategic proposals regarding the workplan and budget for EMEP. 4. The Authority intends to fund a Vice Chair to the EMEP Steering Body with a view to supporting the Chair to the EMEP SB with their responsibilities and communicating any policy implications to Defra. Scope/Requirement 5. The full scope of activities to be undertaken will be discussed and agreed with the EMEP SB Chair and the Authority. Activities for the Vice Chair are likely to include:- a. Developing and delivering the EMEP strategy b. Management of the EMEP work plan c. Management of the EMEP budget and allocation to the taskforces d. Meetings with Defra to update on work of the EMEP SB. 6. Particular attention and time should be dedicated to monitor and nderstand developments within the EMEP work which directly relates to the revision of the amended Gothenburg Protocol, and to advise Defra officials. 7. UK funding of the Vice Chair to the EMEP steering body is for one year so that the Contractor can complete their second term as Vice-Chair. 8. The time input of the Vice Chair is estimated to be 24.5 days per year to enable the Vice Chair to prepare for and attend key EMEP meetings and report to the Authority. 9. The Contractor will attend annual meetings (physical or virtual) of the EMEP Extended Bureau (March), EMEP SB/Working Group on Effects (September) and relevant Task Forces. 10. It is anticipated that the Contractor will be required to attend small and focused meetings with the EMEP Chair and other Vice Chairs at various times over the year to undertake planning for the months ahead. 11. The Contractor will agree with the EMEP Chair and the Authority which Task Force meetings to attend but attention should be given to the work of Task Forces that will play a particularly significant role in the review of the amended Gothenburg Protocol.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fafaf87-f9f6-4809-8824-6a16c5176985
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,870 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Oct 2023 - 30 Sep 2024 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
Harjinder Grewal
Contact Email
dgc.enquiries@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
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

EMRC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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