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title: "RDE401 Nature-based Solutions Water Resources Handbook"
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# RDE401 Nature-based Solutions Water Resources Handbook

Buyer: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3ffb6a53-6f01-4c40-aae4-8f916788d686

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## Summary

The Environment Agency has completed the award stage for the tender titled "RDE401 Nature-based Solutions Water Resources Handbook". This project, categorised under "Research and development consultancy services", aims to develop a guide for Nature-based Solutions (NBS) for Water Resources and Groundwater benefits. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract value is £36,556.08, and it covers a wide geographical scope, including the UK and other global regions. The contract period is from 27 August 2024 to 31 March 2025, with the award being published on 28 August 2024. The primary contact for this procurement is Adrian Ajibade of the Environment Agency, based in London.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy and research and development services. It is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its explicit suitability criteria. Companies experienced in working on environmental projects, especially those within the water industry and catchment partnerships, would find this contract advantageous for business growth and portfolio expansion. The successful supplier for this contract, Jeremy Benn Associates Limited (trading as JBA Consulting), underscores the competitive nature and the high standards expected in such procurement opportunities.

## Notice

The aim of this project is to develop a standalone guide to Nature-based Solutions (NBS) for Water Resources and Groundwater benefits for use by practitioners including external stakeholders such as water companies undertaking NBS schemes as part of the Water Industry National Environment Programme (WINEP) and other catchment partnerships.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f8054d7-af4b-47e0-b9c3-b6823cd97ad5 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 26 Aug 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,556 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,556 |
| 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 | ENVIRONMENT AGENCY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| 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 | JEREMY BENN ASSOCIATES LIMITED (T/A JBA CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Aug 2024 at 15:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f8054d7-af4b-47e0-b9c3-b6823cd97ad5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f8054d7-af4b-47e0-b9c3-b6823cd97ad5
  28th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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