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title: "Environment Agency: Rapid Evidence Assessment on Emulators"
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# Environment Agency: Rapid Evidence Assessment on Emulators

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0c664802-112d-405e-bfa1-658c7d791774

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs is seeking tenders for a project titled "Environment Agency: Rapid Evidence Assessment on Emulators." This procurement falls under the industry category of research consultancy services, with a contract value ranging from £20,000 to £45,000. The tender is currently in the active stage, with submissions required by 12:00 on 7th February 2020. The intended contract period spans from 26th February 2020 to 30th September 2020, applicable to locations across the United Kingdom and other territories.

This opportunity is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that possess expertise in evidence assessment methodologies, particularly related to environmental research. Participating in this tender could enhance business growth by positioning successful bidders as key contributors in the field of research consultancy services, thereby expanding their portfolio and reputation within the public sector.

## Notice

We require a rapid evidence assessment using the methodology developed by Defra/ NERC Joint Water Evidence Group (Collins et al., 2015) to identify evidence available on the topic of emulation, and summarise and provide a critical assessment of the evidence. Please note that this is a separate to opportunity FRS19218b Additional information: To apply please respond to the attached Invitation to Quote and associated documents. Email your response to sue.manson@environment-agency.gov.uk. Tenders to be received no later than 12:00 on 24th February, 2020.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/164f7396-0742-4878-9222-217ba346eece |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Feb 2020 - 30 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | BEVERLEY |
| Post town | Hull |
| Postcode | HU17 9JB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE12 East Riding of Yorkshire |
| Local authority | East Riding of Yorkshire |
| Electoral ward | Minster and Woodmansey |
| Westminster constituency | Beverley and Holderness |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2020 at 08:38 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/164f7396-0742-4878-9222-217ba346eece
- 24 Jan 2020 at 11:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/164f7396-0742-4878-9222-217ba346eece

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/164f7396-0742-4878-9222-217ba346eece
  31st January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bcf6cd5e-a2f0-4e73-8166-5e169768f65b
  Invitation letter, specification and tender response template
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e314ec84-0cc7-4c43-9ce2-4d6346da01c0
  Conditions of contract

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