Award

Local Resource Option Screening Study in The Lark Catchment

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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Award

08 Nov 2024 at 09:38

Tender

08 Oct 2024 at 08:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs has awarded a contract for the "Local Resource Option Screening Study in The Lark Catchment." This project involves conducting an LRO screening study for a Farm Group in the Lark Catchment, located in the East of England, and is classified under CPV 71621000 for technical analysis or consultancy services. The tender was published on 8th October 2024, and the awarded contract began on 5th November 2024 with a completion date of 10th February 2025. The contract, valued at £28,859, will deliver a completed LRO screening tool and a report summarising the top three ranking studies. The procurement used an open procedure below the threshold, and interested parties were required to submit quotations by 21st October 2024.

This tender creates significant opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises specialising in technical analysis and consultancy services. The focus on environmental consultancy opens doors for businesses in the environmental, agricultural, and water management sectors to showcase their expertise. The contract's relatively short duration and straightforward deliverables make it especially attractive for businesses capable of swift project execution while maintaining high standards. Companies seeking to establish or reinforce their reputation with government bodies like DEFRA will find this project an ideal opportunity for growth and visibility within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Local Resource Option Screening Study in The Lark Catchment

Notice Description

To Carry out an LRO Screening study for the Farm Group situated in the Lark Catchment. This contract will be for three months and the deliverables will be a completed copy of the LRO Screening study tool provided, and a report providing a high level overview of the top 3 ranking studies. Additional information: To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached. Your response must be sent to wrnationalframework@environment-agency.gov.uk by 1700 on 21st October. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to wrnationalframework@environment-agency.gov.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c01034de-66d7-4ca4-b94f-de84a81a44e0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cf58233-44ff-4b48-a918-5a1fe5da69be
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,859 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
5 Nov 2024 - 10 Feb 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
WORTHING
Postcode
BN11 1LD
Post Town
Brighton
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
Worthing
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Worthing West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RICARDO AEA

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