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Framework for Stakeholder Engagement, Advice and Facilitation Services (SEAFS) 2025-2029

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS (Defra Network eTendering Portal)

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13 Feb 2025 at 16:24

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has initiated a tender for a Framework for Stakeholder Engagement, Advice and Facilitation Services (SEAFS) for 2025-2029. This procurement, focused on the provision of external Stakeholder Engagement Advice and Facilitation Services, is relevant to the environmental impact assessment category. The procurement process, currently in the tender stage, includes key dates such as the Supplier Selection Criteria issued on 13 February 2025, ITT invites opening on 10 March 2025, and the framework starting on 1 October 2025. The contract, valued at £1,900,000 GBP, will cover services for the Environment Agency as well as other Defra departments and associated bodies across the UK, with the procurement method classified under a restricted procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in stakeholder engagement, facilitation, evaluation, and skills development. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in these areas are well-suited to compete, as the framework aims to appoint between three to five suppliers. Successful suppliers will support Defra in enhancing their ability to collaborate with stakeholders, building trust within communities, and strengthening their reputation. To participate, businesses need to pass the Supplier Questionnaire and meet technical and cost criteria, with opportunities to provide proactive and reactive support for various projects. This framework can help participating businesses expand their client base within government and the environmental sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for Stakeholder Engagement, Advice and Facilitation Services (SEAFS) 2025-2029

Notice Description

Provision of external Stakeholder Engagement Advice and Facilitation Services (SEAFS) for the Environment Agency and other Defra departments and Arms Length Bodies (ALBs). 2025-2029

Lot Information

Lot 1

Defra on behalf of the Environment Agency (EA) are looking to set up a follow on Stakeholder
Engagement and Facilitation Services (SEAFS) Framework starting 1 Oct 2025. Effective
stakeholder engagement is critical for our organisations to deliver its goals. This Framework will
secure between 3-5 suppliers who can provide SEAFS deliverables that: enhances our ability to
work with others builds trust with the communities we serve and enhances our reputation facilitates
learning and enables our staff to engage better by developing their own skills The current contract
expires on 30 September 2025. The intention is to award the new contract before the end of July
2025, with a start date for services commencing on the 1 Oct 2025.. This framework agreement is
being let by the Environment Agency's National Engagement and Insight Team. Although they will
use the contract and review and audit work completed under it, they will not be the primary users.
The primary users of this contract will be Environment Agency staff involved in stakeholder
engagement at a local and national level. These 'Project Clients' will be from different parts of the
organisation and will use this contract to work with stakeholders on a range of issues. Our staff
have varied levels of expertise and experience in stakeholder engagement. The successful
suppliers will have demonstrated through this tender process that they are national Suppliers who
are experts in engagement, facilitation, evaluation and skills development and who can: provide
proactive support for a planned project / programme of work provide reactive support for issues of
high concern or conflict build the organisation's engagement skills and capacity And through their
work, can help us: collaborate and strengthen relationships so we can deliver against our priorities
identify and mitigate potential risks through helping us to engage inclusively enhance our reputation
by delivering participative and well-thought-out engagement The appointed Suppliers for this
Stakeholder Engagement Advice and Facilitation Services (SEAFS) Framework will support our
engagement work with external stakeholders over the next 2 to 4 years. These framework
Suppliers will help Environment Agency staff plan, facilitate and evaluate effective stakeholder
engagement processes to support the delivery of our corporate strategy, and lay the foundations
for creating an 'engagement capable' workforce

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dedd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005008-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90711000 - Environmental impact assessment other than for construction

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,900,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS (Defra Network eTendering Portal)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

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