Planning

Sustainable Environmental Regulatory and Digital Solutions (SERDS)

DEFRA

This public procurement record has 7 releases in its history.

Planning

13 Sep 2024 at 16:14

Planning

31 Aug 2024 at 16:21

Planning

21 Aug 2024 at 15:52

Planning

14 Aug 2024 at 07:51

Planning

13 Aug 2024 at 11:52

Planning

09 Aug 2024 at 14:37

Planning

05 Aug 2024 at 10:47

Summary of the contracting process

DEFRA is initiating the procurement process for the "Sustainable Environmental Regulatory and Digital Solutions (SERDS)" project, classified under IT services: consulting, software development, Internet, and support (CPV Code: 72000000). This tender is currently in the planning stage, with a focus on engaging the market and collecting feedback through a Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire. Key documents and responses to clarification questions have been provided, with the engagement end date set for 14th August 2024. The procurement process aims to establish solutions that cater to multiple locations, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom, among others.

Businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in environmental and digital solutions, can benefit significantly from this tender by providing innovative regulatory services. SMEs are encouraged to participate, aligning with DEFRA's commitment to fostering competition and inclusivity in public procurement. Companies well-suited for this opportunity include those offering consulting, software development, and support services, capable of contributing to DEFRA's objectives for sustainable environmental and regulatory digital advancement.

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Notice Title

Sustainable Environmental Regulatory and Digital Solutions (SERDS)

Notice Description

This Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire is seeking the market's expertise and interest in a pan-DEFRA requirement for Sustainable Environmental Regulatory and Digital Solutions (SERDS) as a reprocurement of the previous Smart Environmental Regulatory Programme (SERP). Responses to Clarification Questions have been provided.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a20bafde-596f-4cf2-9f20-adf877c3d998
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19573a1c-f0cc-4b28-bc0d-d2e3adb61ce5
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Aug 2024Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA
Contact Name
Tom Dubberley
Contact Email
tom.dubberley@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07827 903738

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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