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title: "Further Competition via ESPO 664_21 (Lot 8b) - WNC Air Quality - Domestic Burning Project"
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# Further Competition via ESPO 664_21 (Lot 8b) - WNC Air Quality - Domestic Burning Project

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-49748c9c-c73b-4856-aeca-a92429cd95a3

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is spearheading the 'Further Competition via ESPO 664_21 (Lot 8b) - WNC Air Quality - Domestic Burning Project,' a DEFRA-funded initiative aimed at evaluating the impact of domestic solid fuel burning on air quality. This research consultancy services contract, valued at £230,000, commenced on 24 October 2024 and will run until end-July 2026, primarily within the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The contract has been awarded to Ricardo-AEA Ltd and is now in the Award stage, having been published on 8 November 2024. The project includes air quality data collection, health and economic impact assessments, modelling legislative options, and culminating in a final report.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental research and consultancy services. Companies with expertise in air quality data collection, health and economic impact assessments, and legislative modelling would be particularly well-suited to contribute to this project. The selective procurement method and call-off from a framework agreement highlight the importance of having established credentials and experience in the relevant fields. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this opportunity particularly beneficial, allowing them to leverage their specialised skills and expand their portfolio by participating in a high-profile, government-backed initiative.

## Notice

West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is leading a DEFRA-funded project (the "Domestic Burning Project") until approximately July 2026. The project is funded as part of the DEFRA Air Quality Grant Scheme 2022-23. This project includes elements that each require specific expertise, and we (WNC) are requesting quotes for an experienced contractor to undertake all these pieces of work. The 4 research elements are listed below with a brief outline of the key outputs: * Element 1: Air quality data collection and research to investigate the impacts of domestic solid fuel burning on internal and external air pollution, including in real-world settings. * Element 3&4: Health and economic impacts evaluation to seek to quantify the impacts of domestic solid fuel burning in public health and in financial terms. * Element 6: Modelling to establish what educative or legislative options are available to WNC and the impacts of these on health and economy. * Element 7: Final Report

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80084844-a42d-4116-b06d-4164117fff71 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 23 Oct 2024 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £230,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £230,000 |
| 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 | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN1 1ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton North |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RICARDO-AEA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2024 at 14:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80084844-a42d-4116-b06d-4164117fff71

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80084844-a42d-4116-b06d-4164117fff71
  8th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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