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Stakeholder Engagement And Facilitation Services (SEAFS) Framework

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

11 Oct 2021 at 16:46

Tender

25 May 2021 at 15:15

Planning

08 Apr 2021 at 09:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency (EA) is seeking to establish a framework for Stakeholder Engagement and Facilitation Services (SEAFS), covering a contract period from 1 October 2021 to 30 September 2023, valued at £2 million. This procurement process operates under a selective restricted procedure, currently in the planning stage with a tender period that ended on 22 June 2021. The framework aims to appoint five contractors who will assist EA staff in effectively engaging with stakeholders across various locations in the United Kingdom, including regions such as the North East and London.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in stakeholder engagement and facilitation. Companies that possess expertise in designing and delivering participative processes, have the capacity to handle complex stakeholder interactions, and can provide training and mentorship to EA staff will be well-positioned to compete. By participating in this tender, businesses can enhance their market presence and contribute to environmentally-focused societal initiatives.

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Notice Title

Stakeholder Engagement And Facilitation Services (SEAFS) Framework

Notice Description

The Environment Agency (EA) want to appoint 5 contractors to a framework to help support our work with stakeholders. These framework contractors will help EA staff plan, facilitate and evaluate effective stakeholder engagement processes relevant to our work. This contract notice is for a Restricted tender process and as such is a call for competition for stage 1 (supplier selection). Following the initial evaluation, 8 of the highest scoring suppliers will be invited to the Invitation to Tender. Whilst this is valued at PS2m, this is the anticipated Framework value and not guaranteed to the suppliers under the Framework. Additional information: - Please note that Defra Group Commercial uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. To access the tender documents, please log into bravo and search for project_32321/ PQQ_3001. For any clarifications or queries in general, please use the messages function within Bravo.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e30ad47-cd46-47a3-823f-fd7b03ab59a9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, 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
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
4 May 2021Expired
Award Date
29 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2023 1-2 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
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Merton
Electoral Ward
Merton Park
Westminster Constituency
Wimbledon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

3KQ

DIALOGUE MATTERS

ICARUS COLLECTIVE

WILSON SHERRIFF

WSP | PARSONS BRINCKERHOFF

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