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title: "Understanding Effective Flood Risk Governance"
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# Understanding Effective Flood Risk Governance

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-16225b2a-da6a-4f34-839c-9c9be751c284

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal as the buying organisation, seeking expertise through the tender titled "Understanding Effective Flood Risk Governance." This initiative falls under the industry category of research consultancy services and aims to support the implementation of the 25 Year Environment Plan and national strategies for flood and coastal erosion risk management (FCERM) in England and Wales. The tender was open until 18th January 2019, with a contract period that commenced on 28th February 2019 and concluded on 1st September 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in research consultancy services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which are encouraged to participate. With a total contract value of £64,939.50 awarded to Middlesex University, firms that specialise in flood risk management and environmental research will be well-placed to leverage their expertise in fulfilling the objectives outlined by the buying organisation. The open procurement method facilitates competitive tender submissions, allowing diverse businesses to contribute to this essential strategic initiative.

## Notice

The EA and the Welsh Government have a strategic overview role for FCERM and it is important that this is implemented in a way that is underpinned by the latest evidence. The project will draw on and provide evidence to support the development and implementation of the 25 Year Environment Plan, the updating of the FCERM national strategies for England and Wales and Defra's upcoming policy statement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd32d2f9-070e-4ccb-80e9-0789930d3571 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 28 Feb 2019 - 1 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £64,939 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Jul 2019 at 14:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd32d2f9-070e-4ccb-80e9-0789930d3571

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd32d2f9-070e-4ccb-80e9-0789930d3571
  5th July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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