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OSM use outside the UK

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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05 Nov 2024 at 10:22

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07 Aug 2024 at 12:49

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Tender

22 Jul 2024 at 10:21

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has completed the procurement process for a project titled "OSM use outside the UK" under the industry category of Research Consultancy Services (CPV: 73210000). Located in England, the procurement utilised an open procedure below the threshold, and the awarded contract spanned from 16th September 2024 to 16th December 2024. The final award was made to Jacobs for a value of £25,908 (exclusive of VAT). The project involved an extensive desk-based research exercise aiming to gather comprehensive information on Operator Self Monitoring (OSM) of final effluent, focusing on international and European case studies, culminating in a written technical report. Key stages included an RFQ issuance ending on 23rd August 2024 and subsequent contract commencement on 9th September 2024.

This tender represents significant opportunities for firms specialising in environmental research, academic consultancy, and technical documentation services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for such tenders, given the project's focus on specialised knowledge aggregation and analysis. Businesses possessing a strong background in environmental monitoring, academic research, and development, particularly within an international setting, stand to benefit from engagements like this, potentially enhancing their market reputation and expanding their portfolio in public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

OSM use outside the UK

Notice Description

Operator Self Monitoring (OSM) use outside the UK. This project will be completed via an evidence gathering desk top exercise focused on, but not limited to, a review of relevant literature, academic papers, technical documents, discussions with those undertaking final effluent Operator Self Monitoring, research and development, video/webinar presentations and other sources of information associated with final effluent Operator Self Monitoring. This exercise should focus on gathering information associated with international and European case studies. The information gathered will be presented and summarised in a written technical report which focuses on the areas of interest as set out above. This research project will be completed over a 3 month period. Additional information: * Could you please clarify if the projects budget of PS32,000 are inclusive or exclusive of VAT? The project budget is up to PS32,000 exclusive of VAT. * With regards to the deliverables, the RFQ states that these are: 1) completed Commercial Response template; 2) separate response submission for each technical question (in accordance with the response instructions); 3) completed Mandatory Requirements (Annex 1) and 4) completed Acceptance of Terms and Conditions (Annex 2). However, the order form, Appendix 2, states the Contractor's tender response should be included within the appendix. Would it be acceptable to submit a response in a separate document that we can reference in Appendix 2 of the Order Form that incorporates the Commercial Response document as well as Annex 1 and 2 included in the RFQ? In this case our response would comprise the Order Form and an Offer document. The order form is designed to be completed after the project has been awarded. It is there to show you what the contractual document would look like. The form will be filled in by the supplier. The tender specification written by the EA and the Contractors tender response will be copied into Appendix 2. The Charges from the Commercial Response template will be copied into Appendix 3. * Appendix 4 in the Order Form appears unnecessary/irrelevant. Can we remove this from the returned Order Form? Appendix 4 is only used when the requirement is to use personal data in the project. This will be removed if not used. Please do not remove from your response. * Could you please confirm what is the budget for this project? Up to PS32,000.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a44be1c1-4665-48c7-a073-875b45d299aa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d88a02b-c1b7-44e0-bb5e-4af4d431a4c9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,908 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
15 Sep 2024 - 16 Dec 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO20 2AG
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
North Mundham & Tangmere
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JACOBS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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