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title: "Awarded - FRS21232 Update to the Working with Natural Processes (WwNP) Evidence Directory"
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# Awarded - FRS21232 Update to the Working with Natural Processes (WwNP) Evidence Directory

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-72c445e8-c516-4a57-841a-15d20cc365bb

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has awarded a contract for the project "Update to the Working with Natural Processes Evidence Directory". The project falls under the industry category of social research services and has a contract value of £99,962. Defra has selected the procurement method as 'selective', with the contract awarded to Jeremy Benn Associates Limited (t/a JBA Consulting). The contract period is from 3rd March 2023 to 30th December 2023, providing opportunities for SMEs to participate in this lucrative tender.

This public procurement opportunity by Defra presents a chance for businesses in the field of social research services to expand their portfolio and collaborate with a reputable government department. The project involves updating critical information in flood and coastal erosion risk management research, offering a platform for suitable businesses to contribute to the development of essential strategies and research in this sector. Interested businesses should consider the project's timeline and requirements to effectively compete for this contract.

## Notice

The 'Working with Natural Processes' (WwNP) Evidence Directory [https://www.gov.uk/flood-and-coastal-erosion-risk-management-research-reports/working-with-natural-processes-to-reduce-flood-risk] was published in 2017. This is now five years old, and an update is needed to summarise newly emerged evidence in this fast-moving area. This is a project funded through the Joint Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Research Programme to support strategy delivery. The outputs from this project will be published on the 'Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management (FCERM) research reports' section of the gov.uk website.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43753ac0-6b72-4925-9b41-ae4b5d6236f6 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2023 - 30 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,962 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,962 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JEREMY BENN ASSOCIATES LIMITED (T/A JBA CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2023 at 11:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43753ac0-6b72-4925-9b41-ae4b5d6236f6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43753ac0-6b72-4925-9b41-ae4b5d6236f6
  9th March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/738f0513-6ed6-426e-8ec8-908a173222ef
  project_C5248_WwNP_JBA_Award_CallOff_CF

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/flood-and-coastal-erosion-risk-management-research-reports/working-with-natural-processes-to-reduce-flood-risk

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