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title: "Environment Agency Appraisal Guidance User Research"
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# Environment Agency Appraisal Guidance User Research

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2dbef828-e28a-4176-aa94-b68fa8e88cd3

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal as the buying organisation, seeking to improve the accessibility and effectiveness of the Environment Agency's appraisal guidance through a project titled "Environment Agency Appraisal Guidance User Research." This project falls under the research and development services category, with a contract value of £38,000. The tender process was completed, and the contract period ran from 18 January 2021 to 31 March 2021. The contract was awarded to Blue Marble Research, with the award notice published on 29 November 2021.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly those with a focus on consultancy and related services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate in similar future tenders, as they would be well-positioned to leverage their expertise in improving government guidance and processes. Engaging in these projects can significantly enhance their profile and contribute to business growth within public sector contracts.

## Notice

The aim of this project is to understand how existing appraisal guidance is used by staff in Environment & Business (E&B) in order to improve appraisal accessibility and staff capability, and to set the foundation for identifying areas of commonality and divergence with Flood & Coastal Erosion Risk Management (FCERM) appraisal guidance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fa01b04-8627-4a29-a931-fda61f891be0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 18 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £38,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,095 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLUE MARBLE RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Nov 2021 at 14:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fa01b04-8627-4a29-a931-fda61f891be0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fa01b04-8627-4a29-a931-fda61f891be0
  29th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/16e4392e-00cf-485b-9d2c-0355e0aa9d9f
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