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title: "RDE215: Review of skills gap and training requirements for the implementation of Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS) and Schedule 3 to the Floods and Water Management Act (2010)"
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# RDE215: Review of skills gap and training requirements for the implementation of Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS) and Schedule 3 to the Floods and Water Management Act (2010)

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4dd95e6f-03da-4081-9538-015ba4a7cf5e

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has awarded a contract for the project titled "RDE215: Review of skills gap and training requirements for the implementation of Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS) and Schedule 3 to the Floods and Water Management Act (2010)". The procurement stage was selective and involved calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from January 30, 2023, to April 7, 2023. The total contract value is £49,417.16 GBP.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses in the research and development consultancy services industry interested in sustainable drainage systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise organizations (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful implementation of Schedule 3 will require professionals skilled in water quality, biodiversity, and amenity, creating demand for expertise in these areas.

## Notice

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has reviewed the case to implementing Schedule 3 to the FWMA and subject to final decisions on scope, threshold and process following a public consultation, schedule 3 will be implemented during 2024. The SAB will sit with the unitary authority or county council. Successful implementation of Schedule 3 will depend on professionals with the skills and knowledge to design, construct, assess and maintain SuDS. To do this effectively, local authorities must be able to access expertise in water quality, biodiversity, and amenity, among other aspects. Likewise, industry will require a sufficient pool of SuDS professionals to ensure consistent, high-quality design and implementation. Aims and objectives of the research project The aims of this research project are to: 1. Provide evidence on the depth and extent of SuDS knowledge across the construction industry and the potential approval bodies in England; 2. Report on what skills and knowledge would be required to successfully implement Schedule 3 as written, and identify gaps in skills and knowledge; and 3. Report on what training, upskilling, human and financial resources would be required to bridge the gaps in skills and knowledge currently evident in England.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7709b422-28a9-447a-83ce-2b99b7dc148e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| 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 | 29 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Jan 2023 - 7 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,417 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,417 |
| 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 |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WSP ENVIRONMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Mar 2023 at 15:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7709b422-28a9-447a-83ce-2b99b7dc148e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7709b422-28a9-447a-83ce-2b99b7dc148e
  29th March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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