Tender

Internal Drainage Boards - Governance and Accountability (Research)

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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09 Aug 2018 at 15:47

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09 Aug 2018 at 15:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Defra Network eTendering Portal is currently seeking an experienced supplier to undertake the Internal Drainage Boards Research project. This tender, classified under research services (CPV code 73110000), is at the Tender stage and will conclude on 22nd August 2018. The contract is anticipated to commence on 24th September 2018, lasting for a duration of six months, with a potential extension of an additional six months. Suppliers should note that the required research aims to improve board membership diversity and engagement within Internal Drainage Boards across various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those with expertise in governance, organisational engagement, and public sector consultancy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to apply, as the contracting authority has explicitly indicated a preference for their participation. Companies capable of providing in-depth analysis and support for public engagement initiatives will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

Internal Drainage Boards - Governance and Accountability (Research)

Notice Description

The Authority is looking to appoint a suitably capable and experienced supplier to undertake its Internal Drainage Boards Research project. The overall objectives of the research are to understand how to better support IDBs in establishing and maintaining a wide board membership including specialist expertise where needed, and how to encourage and support active engagement by members in board meetings. The main requirements are ; 1. To identify and assess how local authorities can support greater Internal Drainage Boards (IDB) accountability via their role in appointing IDB board members 2. Understand the factors which influence IDB governance and in particular boards having a wide and diverse membership with active engagement by members. The research will need to engage separately with IDBs and local authority and co-opted IDB board members and decision-makers. The term of the contract is six (6) months with an option to extend for up a further six (6) months. The contract is expected to commence on 24th September 2018 Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9b3d48cc-06c5-4c27-8bfd-48618b1e9809
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8046024-8363-40ea-8f0b-65bc2b49e1db
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (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

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Sep 2018 - 23 Mar 2019 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
network.procurement@defra.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
00

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
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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