Award

Stakeholder Engagement Advice and Facilitation Services (SEAFS)

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

07 Oct 2021 at 21:45

Tender

25 May 2021 at 21:45

Planning

08 Apr 2021 at 21:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency (EA) is conducting a public procurement for Stakeholder Engagement Advice and Facilitation Services (SEAFS), classified under research and development services and related consultancy services. This tender falls under a selective procurement method with a restricted procedure. The active procurement process is part of a framework aimed at appointing five contractors to support the EA in planning, facilitating, and evaluating effective stakeholder engagement processes. The tender period began on 1st October 2021 and will continue until 30th September 2023, with a contract value of £2,000,000. Key dates include the submission deadline of 22nd June 2021 and the invitation to the next stage set for 7th July 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in stakeholder engagement and facilitation, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that have expertise in participatory processes, strong facilitation skills, and the ability to manage complex stakeholder environments will be well-positioned to compete. The EA seeks contractors that can provide advanced capabilities, coaching, and training related to stakeholder engagement, which suggests that potential bidders should have a robust background in environmental consultancy and community engagement strategies. Engaging with this opportunity can enhance a business’s portfolio while contributing to important environmental initiatives.

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Notice Title

Stakeholder Engagement Advice and Facilitation Services (SEAFS)

Notice Description

The Environment Agency (EA) want to appoint 5 contractors to a framework to help support our work with stakeholders. These framework contractors will help EA staff plan, facilitate and evaluate effective stakeholder engagement processes relevant to our work.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of specialist stakeholder engagement and facilitation. this could include working with communities on complex strategies and planning in areas of high public interest or where a degree of independence is needed. This framework will include two call-offs for Training services.

Renewal: This framework is anticipated to be for an initial 2 years with 2 options to extend for a further 12 months each (total 4 years).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a408
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025131-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

80 - Education and training services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

80500000 - Training services

80540000 - Environmental training services

90712400 - Natural resources management or conservation strategy planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
13 Jun 2021Expired
Award Date
29 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Additional Buyers

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY (EA)

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
network.procurement@defra.gov.uk, pippa.hicks@environment-agency.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2072385921

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
5
Supplier Names

3KQ

DIALOGUE MATTERS

ICARUS COLLECTIVE

WILSON SHERRIFF

WSP

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