Planning

Environment Agency - Barriers to Collaboration in Water Resources Planning

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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Planning

20 Nov 2018 at 15:01

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs is currently planning a tender titled "Environment Agency - Barriers to Collaboration in Water Resources Planning." This project falls under the research and development services and related consultancy services category and is set in the UK. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a key deadline for Expressions of Interest due by 17:00 on 28th November 2018. The project aims to identify and address collaboration barriers between water companies and third parties through a comprehensive literature review and stakeholder engagement.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in research, consultancy, and stakeholder engagement within the water sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that are familiar with water resource planning and regulatory frameworks would be particularly well-suited to compete. Successful contractors will directly contribute to shaping the Environment Agency's national framework and may have the chance to build lasting relationships with public sector organisations in the UK water industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Environment Agency - Barriers to Collaboration in Water Resources Planning

Notice Description

Identify barriers to collaboration between water companies and between water companies and third parties: 1) Conduct a literature review of previous work and build upon this 2) Engage with those involved in water resource planning to identify barriers to collaboration 3) Explain, group and prioritise these barriers 4) Propose approaches to overcome each prioritised barrier The project will require engagement with experts within and outside the water industry as well as application of expert knowledge to understand and challenge the barriers identified. We will be working closely with the successful contractor who will also report to a broad steering group. Outputs to include: Final report that identifies the issues raised, commentary on whether they are real or perceived, their prioritisation and the proposed solutions. Note, this work will feed in to the Environment Agency's water resources national framework and inform reform of the regulatory approach to water resources planning for the next round of water resource management plans. Additional information: We are currently looking for Expressions of Interest for this requirement. In the event that this requirement is progressed through this procedure, an Invitation To Quote will be sent to only those suppliers that have confirmed their Expression of Interest to Jordaine Hough by 17:00 on 28th November 2018. Please note that we reserve the right not to award any or all of this work.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-96937c61-994e-4b5d-883c-a6fad096a33a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44162481-ecce-4048-8779-7b313a6943bf
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Nov 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
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
SHREWSBURY
Postcode
SY3 8BB
Post Town
Shrewsbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG22 Shropshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Bowbrook
Westminster Constituency
Shrewsbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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