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title: "Local Resource Option Screening Study - Ely"
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# Local Resource Option Screening Study - Ely

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-51ef5799-65b8-420a-8dcc-5fface2200f1

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## Summary

The DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS (DEFRA) has awarded a contract for a Local Resource Option (LRO) Screening Study in the Mease Catchment, specifically in Ely, East of England, United Kingdom. The awarded project involves a detailed LRO study for the Farm Group, including the use of a provided screening tool and a high-level report summarising the top three studies. This procurement process, conducted through an open procedure below the threshold, concluded with an award on 30th October 2024. The study commenced on 28th October 2024 and will continue until 3rd February 2025. The contract value is GBP 30,000, and the key industry category is technical analysis or consultancy services (CPV code 71621000).

This tender presents significant opportunities for technical consultancy firms, especially those with expertise in environmental analysis and resource management, to contribute to a high-impact project headed by DEFRA. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed suitable for this tender, aligning with the procurement’s suitability criteria. By engaging in this project, businesses can enhance their portfolio and establish a working relationship with a major government department, positioning themselves favorably for future contracts within the environmental consultancy sector.

## Notice

To Carry out an LRO Screening study for the Farm Group situated in the Mease Catchment. This contract will be for three months and the deliverables will be a completed copy of the LRO Screening study tool provided, and a report providing a high level overview of the top 3 ranking studies. Additional information: To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached. Your response must be sent to wrnationalframework@environment-agency.gov.uk by 17:00 on 21st October. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to wrnationalframework@environment-agency.gov.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa7cf64d-3be5-41d6-8f60-97b3f0c86757 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 28 Oct 2024 - 3 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 7LQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | St Loyes |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JEREMY BENN ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2025 at 11:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa7cf64d-3be5-41d6-8f60-97b3f0c86757
- 8 Oct 2024 at 08:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ae37ae8-4521-4bc4-afcf-5cd8acca7e35

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa7cf64d-3be5-41d6-8f60-97b3f0c86757
  22nd January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ae37ae8-4521-4bc4-afcf-5cd8acca7e35
  8th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a3bb7962-dc14-4fe0-bad4-37596daccca1
  Request For Quotation Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fcde759b-7a17-458a-993a-44898b275895
  Tender Response Template for Technical Content
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/428ff891-bce8-4094-8c5f-3c8fc0ef440e
  Order Form for Project
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/355f22d5-cf82-4eb8-a074-2daf93ca83f1
  Methodology Framework Information Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1193f09a-cf34-4709-bbaf-5c72ddac23b9
  LRO Methodology Tool
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fa243ca2-1067-4165-adfe-fea2ce1ca925
  Explanatory Supporting Slides
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/4ed79a3b-7c0b-445b-b73a-d266611d8057

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