Tender

Establishing ESS Monitoring and Evaluation Function

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Tender

12 May 2021 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is seeking bids for a tender titled "Establishing ESS Monitoring and Evaluation Function," aimed at developing a framework for Environmental Standards Scotland (ESS) to oversee compliance with environmental laws by public authorities in Scotland. The tender is currently at the active stage and submissions are due by 8th June 2021. This open procurement process covers services within the public services industry and will be carried out electronically, with the procurement period commencing on 21st June 2021 and concluding on 20th October 2021. Interested parties should direct their inquiries to Angus Mackenzie at the Scottish Government's Glasgow office.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in environmental consultancy, data analysis, and compliance evaluation, particularly those with expertise in public sector environmental regulation. Companies capable of providing strategic advice, along with staff who meet the required qualifications, will find this tender particularly relevant. Successful bidders will play a crucial role in shaping Scotland’s environmental governance following Brexit, making this a pivotal project for organisations looking to expand their influence and services within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Establishing ESS Monitoring and Evaluation Function

Notice Description

1. The purpose of this commission is to develop detailed advice on how Environmental Standards Scotland (ESS) can best carry out its monitoring and evaluation role in respect of compliance with environmental law by public authorities, and the effectiveness of environmental law or its application. 2. ESS is being established as a new non-ministerial office to monitor Scottish public authorities' compliance with, and the effectiveness of, environmental law following the UK's departure from the EU. It will be independent of the Scottish Government and will be responsible for ensuring that public authorities in Scotland comply with environmental law - including bodies and agencies such as SEPA, NatureScot & Marine Scotland - who are responsible for collating and publishing much of the data on which ESS is likely to rely to fulfil its remit. 3. This contract therefore offers a unique opportunity to be involved in informing the establishment of post-Brexit environmental governance body arrangements in Scotland, and the shaping of how ESS goes about fulfilling its responsibilities for monitoring and evaluating compliance with, and the effectiveness of, environmental law.

Lot Information

Lot 1

4. A small transition team has been appointed to work with the Chair and Board to help establish ESS - ready to take on the statutory functions and powers provided for it in the UK Withdrawal from the European Union (Continuity) (Scotland) Act 2021 (the Continuity Act) later this year. A specialist resource is required to work alongside the transition team and the Board to develop options and proposals for: a) how ESS can best access and analyse the data and other evidence (e.g. specialist scientific knowledge and expert opinion) it will require to successfully carry out its role; and b) what capacity and resources (i.e. staff and or budget) ESS will require to have available to it in the longer term to support the analytical work necessary to carry out its functions effectively.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000653684
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY414740
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Jun 2021 - 20 Oct 2021 1-6 months
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
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
angus.mackenzie2@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412420133

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EA
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY414740
    Establishing ESS Monitoring and Evaluation Function - 1. The purpose of this commission is to develop detailed advice on how Environmental Standards Scotland (ESS) can best carry out its monitoring and evaluation role in respect of compliance with environmental law by public authorities, and the effectiveness of environmental law or its application. 2. ESS is being established as a new non-ministerial office to monitor Scottish public authorities' compliance with, and the effectiveness of, environmental law following the UK's departure from the EU. It will be independent of the Scottish Government and will be responsible for ensuring that public authorities in Scotland comply with environmental law - including bodies and agencies such as SEPA, NatureScot & Marine Scotland - who are responsible for collating and publishing much of the data on which ESS is likely to rely to fulfil its remit. 3. This contract therefore offers a unique opportunity to be involved in informing the establishment of post-Brexit environmental governance body arrangements in Scotland, and the shaping of how ESS goes about fulfilling its responsibilities for monitoring and evaluating compliance with, and the effectiveness of, environmental law.

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