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Framework for Stakeholder Engagement, Advice and Facilitation Services (SEAFS) 2025-2029

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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13 Feb 2025 at 16:29

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13 Feb 2025 at 16:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) on behalf of the Environment Agency (EA) is initiating the procurement process for the "Framework for Stakeholder Engagement, Advice and Facilitation Services (SEAFS) 2025-2029". This tender falls under the industry category of Environmental impact assessment other than for construction (CPV: 90711000) and employs a selective procurement method through a restricted procedure. The procurement stage is currently at the tender phase, with submissions expected by 28 February 2025. The contract period is set to commence on 1 October 2025 and end on 30 September 2029. The location for service delivery includes the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and other global regions. The contract aims to engage between 3 to 5 suppliers with a total value of £1.9 million GBP.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for national suppliers specialising in stakeholder engagement, facilitation, evaluation, and skills development. The framework is well-suited for SMEs given their agility and expertise in these specialised service areas. The selected suppliers will support the EA in a variety of stakeholder engagement initiatives, thereby building trust, enhancing reputation, and facilitating learning for EA staff. Companies successful in securing this contract can expect to contribute to high-impact projects, gain wide-ranging exposure, and potentially influence public-sector engagement practices. This opportunity is ideal for businesses that excel in collaborative and reactive support in complex, high-stakes environments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for Stakeholder Engagement, Advice and Facilitation Services (SEAFS) 2025-2029

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5825e6f-dff5-42e0-a769-00d3e4c500be
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 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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