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Environment Agency Expression of Interest for Communities Framework

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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04 Apr 2019 at 15:23

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency, in collaboration with DEFRA, is initiating a tender titled "Environment Agency Expression of Interest for Communities Framework." This procurement, classified under environmental services, is based in England and is currently in the planning stage. The contract period is set to commence on 30th June 2019 and conclude on 1st July 2020, with a future notice expected on 9th May 2019. Interested parties must use the Defra E-tendering Portal to express their interest and access further documentation.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on research and development in flood risk management (FCRM) and community engagement. Companies that specialise in conducting literature reviews, gap analyses, and community involvement strategies will be well-positioned to compete. As this procurement aims to enhance public participation and refine future R&D projects, contractors with expertise in environmental services and community-focused methodologies can leverage this opportunity to grow their business in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Environment Agency Expression of Interest for Communities Framework

Notice Description

The Environment Agency and DEFRA have a joint FCRM R&D programme which delivers applied Research for all flood risk management authorities in England Wales. In January 2018 funding was approved by this R&D programme's Joint Programme Board to undertake four separate research projects: - Making it work on the ground - achieving greater public participation in FCRM - Coastal adaptation - a conversation with the public about 1m sea level rise and future adaptation - Improving community inclusion in FCRM - Role of communities in the inspection and maintenance of FCRM assets Each of these projects have two things in common in that they: - Have a community focus - Need a literature review and gap analysis at their outset Due to these commonalities it has been decided by the Environment Agency and DEFRA that time and cost efficiencies could be achieved by undertaking one literature review and gap analysis up-front to feed into the future development of each of these projects. The purpose of this project is to undertake a literature review and gap analysis which is referred to throughout this business case as an 'R&D framework.' This research framework will not only benefit the 4 projects described above it will also be used to help prioritise and shape future R&D projects related to communities and FCRM. Additional information: Thank you for your interest in tendering for this requirement, You will need to access the documents through Bravo Solutions portal. 1) The web address is https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure). 2. Express an Interest in the tender - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant PQQ/ ITT to access the content. - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. - This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) -You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box 3. Responding to the tender - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ/ ITT - There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. Please give yourself enough time to complete this before the deadline. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the e-Tendering help desk. Please direct all questions and queries through the message function of the portal, including any clarification questions. This is to ensure no questions are missed and that all answers can be shared with all interested suppliers at the same time

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9de2d09-08b7-44b1-8a32-0544931eb5d3
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 May 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jun 2019 - 1 Jul 2020 1-2 years
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
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5AH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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