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Local Action Project 3

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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20 Oct 2017 at 20:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Local Action Project 3" was initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focusing on services related to project management consultancy. The project aims to develop natural capital-based action plans and is classified under the CPV code for project management consultancy services. The award date was on 26 September 2017, and the contract period spans from 1 September 2017 to 31 March 2018. This limited procurement method did not require prior publication of a contract notice, with a total contract value of £30,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in environmental services, research, and management consultancy. Businesses with expertise in developing frameworks for local environmental partnerships and those experienced in aligning objectives with various stakeholders in the water management sector would be well-suited to compete in this tender process, thus contributing to sustainable practices and enhancing their market presence.

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Notice Title

Local Action Project 3

Notice Description

This project will fund follow-up work to the Local Action Project that Defra funded previously which uses a range of metrics to communicate with local stakeholders. The objectives of this project will be to - 1. Develop an adaptable, scalable and universally applicable NC-based framework for local environmental partnerships to develop consistent and robust natural capital-based action plans that will - o incorporate all of the latest research and lessons learnt case studies relating to the ESS, NC and collaborative/partnership approaches being applied around the UK and the world; o allow local action plans to integrate/align with the plans of businesses (water stewardship, CSR, PES), the water industry (PR19 business plans, WRMPs), local planning authorities (local plans, strategic masterplans, SWMPs) and the Defra organisations (Pioneers, RBMP3, NCC, FRMPs). o include consideration of the full range of natural capital typologies and ESS benefits; o evaluate the impact of urban and rural areas on ecosystem resilience and natural capital value in the wider landscape; o take a fully integrated, whole systems and multi-sectoral approach to water management o develop an understanding of how ecosystem services benefits flow through different landscapes, how they interact with beneficiaries and how they can be 'budgeted' or partitioned between rural and urban sources; o be aligned with the Natural Capital Committee Guidance on the NC Approach and other guidance from projects such as the University of Exeter's SWEEP Programme; o remain consistent with the ethos and approach of the Defra Local Action Project to develop clear and engaging outputs in a variety of formats, style and 'languages' tailored to a wide array of audiences; o take account of and provide clear representation of the trade-offs in ESS NC benefits associated with different management options; Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses e-tendering, provided by Bravosolutions. In order to access the Bravo system you will need to be registered. Could I therefore request that you register on the Bravo portal for Defra. If you're already registered on the Bravo portal please check that your registration includes Defra, as you have to specify us in order to correctly receive the tender documents. If you have any problems with the registration process, please contact the Bravo helpline on 0800 368 4850 or alternatively email them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. The link you require for new registration/amendments to registrations is - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6eec5d48-6c20-4240-b9da-503b0157ac1a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

73110000 - Research services

79420000 - Management-related services

90700000 - Environmental services

90720000 - Environmental protection

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20178 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 6-12 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
Not specified
Contact Email
network.procurement@defra.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
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

WESTCOUNTRY RIVERS TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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