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CRO309-01 A scoping review of effectiveness of agricultural diffuse pollution regs. in Eng. & NI

OFFICE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

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06 Feb 2025 at 15:07

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10 Dec 2024 at 12:31

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28 Nov 2024 at 15:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) has completed the procurement process for a project titled "CRO309-01 A scoping review of effectiveness of agricultural diffuse pollution regs. in Eng. & NI". This contract falls under the Environmental standards category, specifically focusing on various environmental consultancies and regulatory assessments. The tender was aimed at reviewing the effectiveness of key agricultural diffuse pollution regulations in England and Northern Ireland. The open procedure tender process concluded on 13th January 2025, with an anticipated contract performance period from 20th January to 28th March 2025. The project locations include Worcester, Yorkshire and the Humber, and Northern Ireland. The procurement method applied was "open procedure", and the contract value awarded was GBP 43,267.07 to WSP UK LTD.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy and regulatory assessment, particularly those with experience in agricultural pollution and water management. The procurement was open to SMEs, ensuring smaller enterprises had the opportunity to compete. The nature of the project, involving extensive research, interviews with practitioners, and proposal of systematic review options, indicates that businesses with strong research capabilities and expertise in environmental standards would have been well-suited for competing in this tender. The project’s outcome will support the OEP's objective of forming an independent view on the effectiveness of current environmental regulations, thus contributing to future policy development and environmental conservation efforts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CRO309-01 A scoping review of effectiveness of agricultural diffuse pollution regs. in Eng. & NI

Notice Description

The overarching aim of this project is to support the OEP in developing an independent view of the effectiveness of three regulations relating to agricultural diffuse pollution, namely: Reduction and Prevention of Agricultural Diffuse Pollution (England) Regulations 2018, commonly known as the Farming Rules for Water (FRfW); Nitrate Pollutions Prevention Regulations 2015; and Storing Silage, Slurry and Agricultural Fuel Oils (England) Regulations 2010. This will be achieved through delivering the following objectives: Undertake a review of research and evidence on the effectiveness of the regulations in reducing diffuse agricultural pollution Undertake interviews with expert practitioners and researchers. Provide an initial assessment from the overall review and provide options for systematic evidence reviews and assessments for the OEP to consider.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dbb4d397-ca16-44fb-b8b9-60021529cd95
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed7a0458-d279-47dc-989e-6c4d55593547
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90711200 - Environmental standards other than for construction

90711300 - Environmental indicators analysis other than for construction

90711400 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services other than for construction

90712400 - Natural resources management or conservation strategy planning services

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
£43,267 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2025 - 28 Mar 2025 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
OFFICE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Contact Name
Stephen Ball
Contact Email
stephen.ball@theoep.org.uk
Contact Phone
07385952327

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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WSP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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