Tender

Local Air Quality Management Support 2025 - 2031

DEFRA

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Tender

06 Feb 2025 at 16:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

DEFRA is inviting tenders for "Local Air Quality Management Support 2025 - 2031," focusing on the air quality management industry. This open procedure procurement aims to secure services from 2025-06-10 to 2030-06-09, with a submission deadline of 2025-03-24. The project supports local authorities across the UK, including British Overseas Territories and the Channel Islands, in their statutory duties under the Environment Act. The department emphasises the importance of technical expertise in air quality science, data interpretation, and compliance with relevant legislation. The contract will value 1 GBP, illustrating a technical support-centric role rather than a financially-driven one.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for SMEs with substantial experience in air quality management and a strong grasp of the legal framework governing local air quality responsibilities. Businesses with proficiency in technical support services, such as running helpdesks and managing data dashboards, are well-suited to compete. Participating in this tender allows companies to demonstrate their expertise while contributing to public health and environmental sustainability, potentially enhancing their reputation within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Local Air Quality Management Support 2025 - 2031

Notice Description

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome Any questions, requests to participate or tender submissions must be submitted electronically via this portal. Local Air Quality Management Support 2025 - 2031. The Secretary of State has a statutory role to oversee local authority performance under the legislation and must report on progress annually in a statement to Parliament. Local authorities (LAs) in the UK are legally required to review air quality in their areas and resolve breaches of air quality objectives under the Environment Act 1995 (as amended by Environment Act 2021). The LAQM Support service is used to assist in the delivery of the department's statutory functions (details below) The Local Air Quality Management (LAQM) Support service exists to support that statutory function and provides technical support to 363 LAs across the UK, so that they can carry out their statutory responsibilities for local air quality management accurately and in accordance with regional policy. Support is provided via a helpdesk, website, report submission portal and data dashboard. Suppliers will require extensive expertise in air quality science, using monitoring equipment, interpreting data and air quality modelling to be able to advise local authorities effectively. Extensive knowledge of local authorities and their requirements under LAQM Statutory Technical and Policy Guidance 2022, the Environment Act 1995 as amended by the Environment Act 2021, and the Clean Air Act 1993, as amended by the Environment Act 2021. Key characteristics of the market - The market is considered medium sized, using open market will enable full exposure of the requirement to encourage competition. To date the Prior Information Notice (PIN) has highlighted five interested parties. Reputational Risk - Poor air quality is the biggest environmental risk to public health as well as having significant impacts for the natural environment and biodiversity. Local government has an essential role to play in delivering cleaner air for communities and nature across the UK.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-66743708-483b-4080-9dc5-bce26378945e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05d78943-41c3-4baf-86be-efb4a1ac29d4
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

72253000 - Helpdesk and support services

90731000 - Services related to air pollution

90731100 - Air quality management

90731400 - Air pollution monitoring or measurement services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Jun 2025 - 9 Jun 2030 Over 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
DEFRA
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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