--- title: "Local Air Quality Management Support 2025 - 2031" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-66743708-483b-4080-9dc5-bce26378945e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-66743708-483b-4080-9dc5-bce26378945e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-66743708-483b-4080-9dc5-bce26378945e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-66743708-483b-4080-9dc5-bce26378945e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFRA" published: "2025-02-06" --- # Local Air Quality Management Support 2025 - 2031 Buyer: DEFRA Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-66743708-483b-4080-9dc5-bce26378945e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-66743708-483b-4080-9dc5-bce26378945e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-66743708-483b-4080-9dc5-bce26378945e.json) ## Summary DEFRA is inviting tenders for "Local Air Quality Management Support 2025 - 2031," focusing on the air quality management industry. This open procedure procurement aims to secure services from 2025-06-10 to 2030-06-09, with a submission deadline of 2025-03-24. The project supports local authorities across the UK, including British Overseas Territories and the Channel Islands, in their statutory duties under the Environment Act. The department emphasises the importance of technical expertise in air quality science, data interpretation, and compliance with relevant legislation. The contract will value 1 GBP, illustrating a technical support-centric role rather than a financially-driven one. This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for SMEs with substantial experience in air quality management and a strong grasp of the legal framework governing local air quality responsibilities. Businesses with proficiency in technical support services, such as running helpdesks and managing data dashboards, are well-suited to compete. Participating in this tender allows companies to demonstrate their expertise while contributing to public health and environmental sustainability, potentially enhancing their reputation within the industry. ## Notice The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome Any questions, requests to participate or tender submissions must be submitted electronically via this portal. Local Air Quality Management Support 2025 - 2031. The Secretary of State has a statutory role to oversee local authority performance under the legislation and must report on progress annually in a statement to Parliament. Local authorities (LAs) in the UK are legally required to review air quality in their areas and resolve breaches of air quality objectives under the Environment Act 1995 (as amended by Environment Act 2021). The LAQM Support service is used to assist in the delivery of the department's statutory functions (details below) The Local Air Quality Management (LAQM) Support service exists to support that statutory function and provides technical support to 363 LAs across the UK, so that they can carry out their statutory responsibilities for local air quality management accurately and in accordance with regional policy. Support is provided via a helpdesk, website, report submission portal and data dashboard. Suppliers will require extensive expertise in air quality science, using monitoring equipment, interpreting data and air quality modelling to be able to advise local authorities effectively. Extensive knowledge of local authorities and their requirements under LAQM Statutory Technical and Policy Guidance 2022, the Environment Act 1995 as amended by the Environment Act 2021, and the Clean Air Act 1993, as amended by the Environment Act 2021. Key characteristics of the market - The market is considered medium sized, using open market will enable full exposure of the requirement to encourage competition. To date the Prior Information Notice (PIN) has highlighted five interested parties. Reputational Risk - Poor air quality is the biggest environmental risk to public health as well as having significant impacts for the natural environment and biodiversity. Local government has an essential role to play in delivering cleaner air for communities and nature across the UK. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05d78943-41c3-4baf-86be-efb4a1ac29d4 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 9 Jun 2025 - 9 Jun 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEFRA | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 4DF | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 72253000 - Helpdesk and support services - 90731000 - Services related to air pollution - 90731100 - Air quality management - 90731400 - Air pollution monitoring or measurement services ## Release History - 6 Feb 2025 at 16:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05d78943-41c3-4baf-86be-efb4a1ac29d4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05d78943-41c3-4baf-86be-efb4a1ac29d4 6th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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