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title: "National Atmospheric Emissions Inventory Quality Assurance Improvement Programme Scoping Project"
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# National Atmospheric Emissions Inventory Quality Assurance Improvement Programme Scoping Project

Buyer: BUSINESS INNOVATION & SKILLS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-49c4c493-89bb-4cba-9906-0311666e3951

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## Summary

The National Atmospheric Emissions Inventory Quality Assurance Improvement Programme Scoping Project, initiated by Business Innovation & Skills, is complete and was valued at £50,620. The project, classified under research and development services, focused on assessing and enhancing the quality assurance processes of the NAEI suite of models. The tender concluded on 12th December 2016, with the contract period running from 19th January 2017 to 31st March 2017. This effort aimed to prioritise resource allocation for quality assurance improvements within the relevant models.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in consultancy and research services, particularly those with expertise in environmental assessments and quality assurance methodologies. Businesses with capabilities in assessing air quality models and developing related improvements would be well-suited to compete in future contracts under similar programmes. Engaging with projects like this can enhance a business's portfolio and contribute to sustainable advancements in environmental management.

## Notice

In this project, BEIS wish to externally assess the current QA quality of the NAEI suite of models to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the required QA improvement work, and to identify how best to prioritise allocation of resources for QA improvement work in order to focus on the models that present the highest level of QA risk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60eba4e6-f775-42f1-ab73-ec2c5d484070 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 19 Jan 2017 - 31 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,620 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,620 |
| 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 | BUSINESS INNOVATION & SKILLS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AW |
| 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 | CAMBRIDGE ARCHITECTURAL 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

- 31 Jan 2017 at 11:32 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60eba4e6-f775-42f1-ab73-ec2c5d484070
- 31 Jan 2017 at 10:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60eba4e6-f775-42f1-ab73-ec2c5d484070

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60eba4e6-f775-42f1-ab73-ec2c5d484070
  31st January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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