--- title: "Local Air Quality Management Support 2025 - 2030" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-76a3ba61-9f07-4df8-bfcd-4f4ae5eb7356" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-76a3ba61-9f07-4df8-bfcd-4f4ae5eb7356" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-76a3ba61-9f07-4df8-bfcd-4f4ae5eb7356.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-76a3ba61-9f07-4df8-bfcd-4f4ae5eb7356.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS" published: "2025-02-06" --- # Local Air Quality Management Support 2025 - 2030 Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-76a3ba61-9f07-4df8-bfcd-4f4ae5eb7356 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-76a3ba61-9f07-4df8-bfcd-4f4ae5eb7356) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-76a3ba61-9f07-4df8-bfcd-4f4ae5eb7356.json) ## Summary The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) is seeking bids for the "Local Air Quality Management Support 2025 - 2030" contract. This tender, classified under the air quality management industry (CPV code 90731100), involves providing technical support to local authorities across the UK for air quality management. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, with bid submissions due by 24 March 2025, and the contract set to begin on 10 June 2025 and end on 9 June 2030. This open procedure aims to ensure extensive competition and involves various locations including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and other global regions. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in air quality science, data interpretation, and air quality modelling to grow. Companies experienced in local authority air quality regulations and possessing capabilities in using monitoring equipment and data dashboards will be well-suited for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contract values expertise and offers a medium-sized market with five previously interested parties. Successful bidders will enhance their reputation and contribute to improving the UK’s air quality, addressing both public health and environmental impacts. ## 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. 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/af8ecd90-c37f-44a4-88aa-e384748bd844 | | 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS | | 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 - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90731100 - Air quality management - 90731400 - Air pollution monitoring or measurement services ## Release History - 6 Feb 2025 at 17:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af8ecd90-c37f-44a4-88aa-e384748bd844 - 6 Feb 2025 at 16:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4c0077f-9fb7-49cc-be5a-77d81b31bc88 - 6 Feb 2025 at 16:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cae0e88c-5837-47f1-87ce-2c66c5163ec2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af8ecd90-c37f-44a4-88aa-e384748bd844 6th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4c0077f-9fb7-49cc-be5a-77d81b31bc88 6th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cae0e88c-5837-47f1-87ce-2c66c5163ec2 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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