--- title: "Science editors and writers Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8a566c68-a688-42c4-b662-8bfc431ae6ed" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8a566c68-a688-42c4-b662-8bfc431ae6ed" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8a566c68-a688-42c4-b662-8bfc431ae6ed.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8a566c68-a688-42c4-b662-8bfc431ae6ed.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2019-01-21" --- # Science editors and writers Framework Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8a566c68-a688-42c4-b662-8bfc431ae6ed [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8a566c68-a688-42c4-b662-8bfc431ae6ed) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8a566c68-a688-42c4-b662-8bfc431ae6ed.json) ## Summary The Environment Agency, through the Defra Network eTendering Portal, is conducting an open tender for a framework titled "Science editors and writers Framework." This procurement falls within the environmental services sector, and it aims to engage several scientific editors and writers to support the agency's writing needs. The tender was published on 21st January 2019, and submissions are due by 11th February 2019. The contract period is expected to commence on 11th March 2019 and will run until 11th March 2020, covering various delivery locations including the UK and other territories. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), specialising in writing, editing, and environmental communication services. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in translating complex technical and scientific information into accessible content will find this procurement particularly suitable. Engaging with this tender could not only enhance your portfolio but also accommodate potential growth in the public sector through consistent work with the Environment Agency. ## Notice The Environment Agency are seeking to identify a number of scientific editors and writers to support their writing needs. Most of the writing we do is to inform or to instruct, whether to businesses, internal audiences, other government departments or the general public. The information can be complex, technical or scientific, but it is vital that it is written in a way which our readers can understand and so helps us achieve our environmental outcomes. Additional information: Thank you for your interest in tendering for this requirement, You will need to access the documents through Bravo Solutions portal. 1) The web address is https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure). 2. Express an Interest in the tender - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant PQQ/ ITT to access the content. - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. - This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) -You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box 3. Responding to the tender - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ/ ITT - There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. Please give yourself enough time to complete this before the deadline. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the e-Tendering help desk. Please direct all questions and queries through the message function of the portal, including any clarification questions. This is to ensure no questions are missed and that all answers can be shared with all interested suppliers at the same time. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a721a6a7-cc3e-4421-bbf4-cbff70826939 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Jan 2019 | | Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 Mar 2019 - 11 Mar 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90700000 - Environmental services ## Release History - 21 Jan 2019 at 14:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a721a6a7-cc3e-4421-bbf4-cbff70826939 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a721a6a7-cc3e-4421-bbf4-cbff70826939 21st January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk Bravo e-tendering portail ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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