--- title: "Flood & Coastal Erosion Risk Management (FCERM) Strategy Futures Invitation to Tender" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-20335d79-60f1-4121-a2b8-60805f4b94fd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-20335d79-60f1-4121-a2b8-60805f4b94fd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-20335d79-60f1-4121-a2b8-60805f4b94fd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-20335d79-60f1-4121-a2b8-60805f4b94fd.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2018-05-08" --- # Flood & Coastal Erosion Risk Management (FCERM) Strategy Futures Invitation to Tender Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-20335d79-60f1-4121-a2b8-60805f4b94fd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-20335d79-60f1-4121-a2b8-60805f4b94fd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-20335d79-60f1-4121-a2b8-60805f4b94fd.json) ## Summary The Environment Agency is currently conducting an open procurement process titled "Flood & Coastal Erosion Risk Management (FCERM) Strategy Futures Invitation to Tender". This tender, classified under environmental consultancy services, aims to engage a high-quality supply partner for futures consultancy services. The tender period ends on 24th May 2018, with the resultant contract expected to commence on 29th June 2018 and last for six months, concluding on 31st December 2018. The project seeks to develop a revised national strategy for FCERM to be presented to Parliament in 2019, thereby emphasising the importance of effective flood and coastal erosion management across England. The procurement is taking place in various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories, with a budget range between £50,000 and £70,000. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy, particularly those with expertise in flood risk management and strategy development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they are identified as suitable for this contract. Companies that provide innovative solutions and services to aid in managing flood and coastal erosion risks will find this tender especially relevant, enabling them to contribute to a critical national initiative and potentially grow their business within the environmental sector. ## Notice The Flood and Water Management Act 2010 requires the Environment Agency to develop a national strategy for England. This describes what needs to be done by all risk management authorities involved in flood and coastal erosion risk management (FCERM) to reduce the risk of flooding and coastal erosion, and to manage its consequences. The risk management authorities, as set out in the Act, are local authorities, internal drainage boards, water and sewerage companies, highway authorities and the Environment Agency. The Environment Agency have set up project to review the national strategy. The National Strategy Project Objective is to deliver a reviewed and revised national FCERM strategy--drafted, approved and laid before parliament in 2019, setting out a long-term vision for FCERM. The Environment Agency seeks to identify a high quality supply partner to participate in this procurement exercise for the opportunity to deliver a contract to provide futures consultancy services for the Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Directorate within the organisation. The contract will be let for a period of 6 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ea159e3-2923-40b1-86a2-cebaffc3c6f0 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 May 2018 | | Submission deadline | 24 May 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 28 Jun 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £70,000 | | 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 | 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 - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services ## Release History - 8 May 2018 at 11:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ea159e3-2923-40b1-86a2-cebaffc3c6f0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ea159e3-2923-40b1-86a2-cebaffc3c6f0 8th May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk Link to eSourcing Portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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