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title: "Provision of expert consultancy support from a single provider for Coastal Protection and Flood Risk Management support"
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# Provision of expert consultancy support from a single provider for Coastal Protection and Flood Risk Management support

Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2c2c3100-43b1-4915-a2cb-a962e293796f

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## Summary

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is initiating a procurement process titled "Provision of expert consultancy support from a single provider for Coastal Protection and Flood Risk Management support". This opportunity falls under the services industry category, specifically within technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services, and is located in Southend on Sea, England. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a closing date set for 30th July 2020, at 23:59:59 BST. The contract is expected to commence on 10th October 2020 and run for three years until 9th October 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing various suppliers to submit tenders.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in flood risk management, coastal protection, and environmental consultancy services. Companies capable of demonstrating relevant expertise and offering innovative solutions in this field will find themselves well-positioned to compete. With considerable funding available—an estimated contract value of £800,000—small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with experience in similar projects could benefit greatly from participating in this procurement process.

## Notice

Southend Borough Council wishes to appoint a consultant to provide expert support in discharging its duties under the Flood Risk Regulations 2009 (FRR) and the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 (FWMA) and other activities in Local Flood Risk Management. Additionally, Southend Borough Council wishes the appointed consultant to provide expert support is discharging its duties under the Coastal Protection Act 1976 (CPA) and the implementation of the Southend Shoreline Strategy 2019. Background and Overview The Council is a Unitary Authority and as such is a Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA) under FWMA. The Borough has suffered occasional historic flooding from intense rainfall, including the unprecedented event in August 2013 which saw over 300 private and commercial prosperities flooded. This event led to the production and publication of four Flood Incident Reports under the FWMA. To view tender documents for this opportunity please search 'Provision of expert consultancy support from a single provider for Coastal Protection and Flood Risk Management support ' on the following link https://procurement.southend.gov.uk/?ReadForm&login

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/994a9175-131c-4f2d-ac93-f720b5dc4982 |
| 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 | 2 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Oct 2020 - 9 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| 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 | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHEND ON SEA |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS2 6LR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2020 at 13:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/994a9175-131c-4f2d-ac93-f720b5dc4982

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/994a9175-131c-4f2d-ac93-f720b5dc4982
  2nd July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.southend.gov.uk/
- https://procurement.southend.gov.uk/?ReadForm&login

## Provenance

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