Planning

Independent Evaluation to help improve future engagement - Geological Disposal Facility Siting Process

RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT

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Planning

20 Jan 2023 at 08:36

Planning

19 Jan 2023 at 11:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Radioactive Waste Management organisation is planning an independent evaluation for the Geological Disposal Facility Siting Process. The procurement process is in the planning stage with an anticipated start in February 2023. The evaluation services seek to improve future engagement for a significant environmental protection project. The location for the working groups is yet to be decided, covering multiple regions in the United Kingdom like London, Wales, and East Midlands. The deadline for engagement is set for February 6, 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for research consultancy and evaluation consultancy services providers. Suppliers with experience in social research, research and development services, and related consultancy services would be well-suited to compete. The evaluation will require suitably qualified evaluators to assess engagement quality, establish key relationships, and ensure continuous improvement. Businesses interested in partnership settings and community engagement strategies are encouraged to explore this tender, tailored towards service provision in the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

Independent Evaluation to help improve future engagement - Geological Disposal Facility Siting Process

Notice Description

Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) is contracting for evaluation services to help improve future engagement for one of the UK's largest ever environmental protection projects. Geological Disposal will provide a safe and secure long-term solution for the disposal of higher activity radioactive waste. The contract will support 1 or more Working Groups if formed in a location yet to be decided. NWS is currently scoping its requirements for a new contract to commence in April 2023. Working groups are time limited task and finish groups, working to clear objectives and outcomes, that are the pre cursor to potential Community Partnerships. The Working with Communities policy for geological disposal requires independent evaluation for the Working Group part of the siting process. The Provider will be expected to deliver an evaluation that informs the quality and effectiveness of our engagement approach. This requires the provision of suitably qualified and experienced evaluators who can operate in a partnership setting to develop key relationships, ensure a balanced evaluation and work up a reporting schedule that enables continuous improvement and learning in the organisation. The evaluation provided will be formative and summative. It will use clear evaluation criteria and a reporting framework that has been developed and produced in the first month prior to commencing observation and evaluation activity. The evaluation will contribute to an overall evaluation report of all our working group engagement. Working Groups link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/implementing-geological-disposal-working-with-communities-long-term-management-of-higher-activity-radioactive-waste Suppliers are invited to express an intrerest in this opportunity by contacting patrick.butler@nda.gov.uk We are anticipate commencing the procurement process in February 2023.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a322511b-3c48-4ad9-ab69-2780ed93ebcf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c927823-4a11-4a5e-9bcd-ece79bc8a19b
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, VCSE
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

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79315000 - Social research services

79419000 - Evaluation 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 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Feb 2023Expired
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
RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HARWELL
Postcode
OX11 0GD
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales

Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Hendreds
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

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