--- title: "Defra Opportunity for Research on Affordability and Availability of Flood Insurance" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1468cd85-a766-4755-a55f-5e18034d68ec" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1468cd85-a766-4755-a55f-5e18034d68ec" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1468cd85-a766-4755-a55f-5e18034d68ec.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1468cd85-a766-4755-a55f-5e18034d68ec.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2021-02-25" --- # Defra Opportunity for Research on Affordability and Availability of Flood Insurance Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1468cd85-a766-4755-a55f-5e18034d68ec [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1468cd85-a766-4755-a55f-5e18034d68ec) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1468cd85-a766-4755-a55f-5e18034d68ec.json) ## Summary The Defra Network eTendering Portal is currently overseeing a tender titled "Defra Opportunity for Research on Affordability and Availability of Flood Insurance." This procurement focuses on the research and development consultancy sector and is aimed at exploring issues related to flood insurance for households and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), including agricultural businesses, in England and Wales. The tender is active and will remain open for submissions until 1 April 2021. The contract is anticipated to commence on 12 April 2021 and will last for one year, concluding on 11 April 2022. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in research services, particularly those specialising in economic and social research. SMEs that can undertake comprehensive surveys and qualitative analyses will be particularly well-suited to compete for this project. Engaging in this process will not only help businesses expand their portfolios but may also open pathways to future government contracts related to similar studies in the public sector. ## Notice This research will explore the affordability and availability of flood insurance to households, and small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), including agricultural businesses, by undertaking a representative survey in England and Wales. It will also undertake qualitative research to investigate the reasons for particular issues, and if suitable, how to overcome these barriers. Additional information: Thank you for your interest in tendering for this requirement, You will need to access the documents through Bravo Solutions portal. 1) The web address is https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure). 2. Express an Interest in the tender - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant PQQ/ ITT to access the content. - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. - This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) -You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box 3. Responding to the tender - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ/ ITT - There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. Please give yourself enough time to complete this before the deadline. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the e-Tendering help desk. Please direct all questions and queries through the message function of the portal, including any clarification questions. This is to ensure no questions are missed and that all answers can be shared with all interested suppliers at the same time ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68189713-a8a7-49ef-9e57-b753692f4451 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 Apr 2021 - 11 Apr 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS1 5AH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of | | Local authority | Bristol, City of | | Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside | | Westminster constituency | Bristol Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 79311400 - Economic research services - 79315000 - Social research services ## Release History - 25 Feb 2021 at 12:03 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68189713-a8a7-49ef-9e57-b753692f4451 - 25 Feb 2021 at 11:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68189713-a8a7-49ef-9e57-b753692f4451 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68189713-a8a7-49ef-9e57-b753692f4451 25th February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk Bravo E-tendering Portal ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/environment-agency ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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