Planning

Rapid Evidence Assessment of Growth Related to Water Catchment Improvements

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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Planning

20 Jul 2021 at 12:46

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

20 Jul 2021 at 08:58

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) is seeking tenders for a project titled "Rapid Evidence Assessment of Growth Related to Water Catchment Improvements", with a budget of £50,000. This project is in the planning stage and is classified under research and development services. It aims to explore how improvements in water catchments can contribute to economic growth and productivity, particularly in light of post-COVID-19 recovery priorities. Interested participants must confirm their intent to tender by 17:00 on 6th August 2021, with the expected contract period commencing on 11th September 2021 and concluding on 31st December 2021. The procurement process follows an open procedure as outlined for below-threshold contracts.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in research, consultancy services, or environmental studies. Companies with expertise in economic assessments related to environmental management, flood risk mitigation, or water quality improvement would be particularly well-suited to participate. Engaging in this tender could lead to further projects within the growing fields of environmental consultancy and economic impact analysis, thereby supporting business expansion within these sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Rapid Evidence Assessment of Growth Related to Water Catchment Improvements

Notice Description

"Government priorities post Covid 19 will be balancing public sector finances by promoting increased productivity and economic growth as well as ensuring greater equality in wealth distribution by levelling up, i.e. greater investment and jobs. We want to explore how Defra and the Environment Agency's work to improve water catchments could contribute to these priorities. Specifically, does it contribute to increasing productivity and economic activity? The theory of change is that the reduction in environmental risks and enhancement of natural capital can lead to both greater productivity and a growth in jobs in a locality. The work should be conducted in the form of a Rapid Evidence Assessment (REA). The REA will need to use the methodology developed by Defra/ NERC Joint Water Evidence Group (Production_of_quick_scoping_reviews_and_rapid_evidence_assessments.pdf) where possible. This research will develop the conceptual model for thinking about how Environment Agency and Defra activities to improve water catchments contribute to local economic growth. These activities include: flood risk management, enhancing water quality through legislation (e.g. River Basin Management Plans and regulating/influencing farming practices) and abstraction and discharge licences. Relevant measures of economic growth could include job creation, greater productivity, business growth, infrastructure development, regeneration and housing. The work could also consider reducing inequality." Additional information: "You are invited to participate in the competition for the project detailed in the attached. Please confirm whether or not you wish to be included in the tender list by e-mailing: viviana.levy@environment-agency.gov.uk. Replies to be received by 17:00 pm 6 August 2021."

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/027893ce-c905-4280-877a-022209c7301e
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Aug 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Sep 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
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
BODMIN
Postcode
PL31 1EB
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Bodmin St Petroc's
Westminster Constituency
North Cornwall

Further Information

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