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Economic Consultancy Support for Loan Subsidy Control Compliance Solent Nutrient

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

28 Oct 2021 at 11:03

Tender

18 Jun 2021 at 13:49

Planning

10 Jun 2021 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal seeking economic consultancy support for the "Economic Consultancy Support for Loan Subsidy Control Compliance Solent Nutrient" contract, valued at £20,000. This project, falling under the financial consultancy industry category, aims to tackle nutrient pollution in the Solent region due to recent regulatory changes. The tender was published on 18th June 2021 and involved an open procurement method, with the tender period concluding on 2nd July 2021. The contract period commenced on 8th September and ended on 29th October 2021, and the delivery addresses include various locations across the United Kingdom and beyond.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in financial consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in compliance and environmental economics. Competitors may include firms with a background in financial transaction processing and clearing-house services, given the nature of the contract. Given the strict compliance requirements following changes in legislation regarding nutrient neutrality and subsidy control, businesses equipped with robust knowledge and experience in these areas will be well-positioned to bid for similar future contracts from the Defra Network.

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Notice Title

Economic Consultancy Support for Loan Subsidy Control Compliance Solent Nutrient

Notice Description

The Solent is home to a range of nationally and internationally important habitats and species; and this is reflected in the designation of sites for protection in both domestic and European legislation. However, many of the habitats in the Solent catchment are in unfavourable condition due to excess nutrients (particularly Nitrogen) in the water from a range of sources, including agriculture and wastewater. Elevated levels of these nutrients are causing eutrophication in the protected areas, inducing excessive growth of green algae and oxygen depletion - impacting on the rare and sensitive habitats and species. Following a recent EU court ruling (the Dutch nitrogen case) which placed increased scrutiny on mitigation measures for development, Natural England (NE) has advised local planning authorities that demonstrating 'nutrient neutrality' (i.e. zero net impact on nitrogen pollution of the protected sites for 80 years) is a way of allowing development to proceed, while ensuring it does not further damage the condition of the protected site features. This can be achieved through various means, including by securing proportionate nitrogen reduction elsewhere in the catchment by taking land out of intensive agricultural use and creating habitat for wildlife. NE has published a 'nutrient neutral' method and actively advises local authorities and developers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e3d524b6-5639-4eec-96b6-233d5ca04344
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80874493-ed84-430f-a461-8b7a9ee6fea3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
17 Jun 2021Expired
Award Date
7 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2021 - 29 Oct 2021 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
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Luciana Matthews
Contact Email
luciana.matthews@environment-agency.gov.uk, network.procurement@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5AH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANT THORNTON

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