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Local Air Quality Management (LAQM) Support Contract

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Jul 2025 at 14:12

Tender

06 Feb 2025 at 16:31

Summary of the contracting process

The DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS has completed the contracting process for the "Local Air Quality Management (LAQM) Support Contract" with Bureau Veritas UK Limited being the awarded supplier. This procurement falls under the industry category of air quality management, specifically services, and is aimed at providing support to 363 Local Authorities across the UK. The contract, valued at £2,009,495.16, was signed on 24th June 2025, with the procurement method being an open procedure. Although the award stage is complete, the initial tendering process for "Local Air Quality Management Support 2025 - 2031" had an end date for submissions as of 24th March 2025. The contract period for this service extends from 10th June 2025 to 9th June 2030.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services, particularly those with expertise in air quality management. The contract involves providing technical support for national compliance with regional air quality policies, making it ideal for companies with capabilities in air quality monitoring and data analysis. Companies with an understanding of the statutory requirements outlined by the Environment Act and LAQM Statutory Technical and Policy Guidance will be well-placed to benefit from such contracts. Engaging in this procurement could enhance a company's reputation and expand its influence in the environmental protection sector, offering substantial growth prospects in government and local authority partnerships.

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Notice Title

Local Air Quality Management (LAQM) Support Contract

Notice Description

The Local Air Quality Management (LAQM) Support service exists to support that statutory function<br/><br/>and provides technical support to 363 LAs across the UK, so that they can carry out their statutory<br/><br/>responsibilities for local air quality management accurately and in accordance with regional policy.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Local Air Quality Management (LAQM) support service is used to assist in the delivery of the department's statutory functions and provides support to 363 Local Authorities (LAs) across the UK. The LAQM framework legally requires LAs in the UK to review and assess air quality in their areas against air quality objectives.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dc6e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036479-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90731100 - Air quality management

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,009,495 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jun 2025 - 9 Jun 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Additional Buyers

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)

Contact Name
Defra Group Commercial
Contact Email
network.procurement@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3459335577

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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

BUREAU VERITAS

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