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INS301-02 NI Nutrients - Divergence on Nutrients between NI and RoI

OFFICE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

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01 Nov 2024 at 09:18

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17 Oct 2024 at 15:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) is seeking consultancy services to support its objective of assessing the regulatory divergence on environmental protection between Northern Ireland (NI) and the Republic of Ireland (RoI). This tender, titled "INS301-02 NI Nutrients - Divergence on Nutrients between NI and RoI," falls under the industry category of Environmental Issues Consultancy Services. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with key dates including a closing date of 17th November 2024, and the contract period running from 28th November 2024 to 21st March 2025. Services are to be delivered to locations in Northern Ireland and Worcester, England. The procurement method employed is an open procedure below the threshold, with an estimated value of £50,000.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy and regulatory services, particularly those with expertise in nutrient management, agricultural regulations, and wastewater management. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate. The project aims to create detailed reports on potential regulatory divergences, evaluating risks and opportunities, which can offer a platform for consulting firms to showcase their analytical capabilities and influence future environmental regulation policy in Northern Ireland. Businesses with experience in dealing with complex regulatory backgrounds and forward-looking environmental assessments will be well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

INS301-02 NI Nutrients - Divergence on Nutrients between NI and RoI

Notice Description

To support the OEP in reaching a position on the issues, risks and opportunities posed by actual or potential regulatory divergence on environmental protection in Northern Ireland. Having set out the wider background, we then require a more detailed assessment of the issues that any such regulatory divergence could have for nutrient management in Northern Ireland. 3.2 This objective will be achieved through review and explanation of the following areas, as described further in section 5: A. Regulatory background impacting NI, with specific focus on the environment. B. Current understanding/position of regulatory divergence relevant to the environment. C. Regulation relevant to nutrient management, particularly agricultural and wastewater. D. Forward look at potential options and likely scenarios. E. Key risks and opportunities for environmental regulation, and particularly nutrient management, in Northern Ireland Additional information: Closing Date extended until the 17th November. To support the OEP in reaching a position on the issues, risks and opportunities posed by actual or potential regulatory divergence on environmental protection in Northern Ireland. Having set out the wider background, we then require a more detailed assessment of the issues that any such regulatory divergence could have for nutrient management in Northern Ireland. This objective will be achieved through review and explanation of the following areas, as described further in section 5: Regulatory background impacting NI, with specific focus on the environment. Current understanding/position of regulatory divergence relevant to the environment. Regulation relevant to nutrient management, particularly agricultural and wastewater. Forward look at potential options and likely scenarios. Key risks and opportunities for environmental regulation, and particularly nutrient management, in Northern Ireland

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39a4bd70-d173-41f2-88f7-6856c55e57a0
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

90713100 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste-water other than for construction

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Nov 2024 - 21 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR5 2QT
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Further Information

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