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Review of multi-sector impacts of water scarcity

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs has issued a tender titled "Review of multi-sector impacts of water scarcity" aimed at assessing the impact of water scarcity on various sectors. The procurement method is a limited Competitive quotation process, with a contract period starting on 19th August 2024 and ending on 6th December 2024. The project, valued at £40,000, seeks to engage key water-using sectors independently to address future water needs and ensure sustainable water usage across different industries in the UK.

This tender presents an opportunity for research consultancy services to contribute to the National Framework for Water Resources by assisting in multi-sector planning and local engagement. Businesses well-suited for this opportunity include SMEs and VCSEs operating in the services sector. The project aims to support economic growth, mitigate water scarcity, and facilitate strategic regional planning to improve water resources resilience, catering to the diverse needs of sectors such as new housing developments, food security, technology, and low carbon power generation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Review of multi-sector impacts of water scarcity

Notice Description

The Environment Agency's National Framework for Water Resources explores England's long-term water needs, setting out the scale of action needed to ensure resilient supplies and an improved water environment. By 2050, if no action is taken, 5 billion extra litres of water per day will be needed for public water supply alone to address future pressures. To prepare for such changes in water availability in the future, water companies are looking at ways to improve public water supplies (PWS) and reduce demand. The National Framework has also moved us towards strategic regional planning, where five regional groups made up of water companies and other sector water users form regional plans to build water resources resilience. Non-PWS abstractors face the same pressures as water companies to meet future demands, whether from population growth, new developments, or our changing climate. We need to ensure water is available for new housing developments, food security, the technology sector, low carbon power generation and industry to secure economic growth, mitigate water scarcity and drought. We must also ensure that water is used sustainably so that the environment is protected. The National Framework has a renewed focus on improving multi-sector planning for future water needs. So far, aside from PWS, the focus has been on the agriculture and energy sectors due to a natural progression of previous water resources planning and work. Now we need to take stock of other water using sectors to review their vulnerability to water scarcity and improve their level of resilience. This project aims to independently engage key water using sectors and assess the impact of water scarcity on each of those sectors. This will: * effectively support the aim of the National Framework for Water Resources; * aid multi-sector planning and local engagement of non-PWS sectors; * help ensure non-PWS sectors are appropriately targeted and engaged with the water resources planning process; * provide a picture of the challenges different sectors face in a changing water environment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-89044c49-ac96-4088-a665-3a83df227766
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ec6d712-57dd-4851-b53b-cf31259ac774
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024 1-6 months
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 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
LEEDS
Postcode
LS11 9AT
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Beeston & Holbeck
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Further Information

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