--- title: "Rapid Evidence Assessment of Growth Related to Water Catchment Improvements" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8f4f2d57-d85c-4265-9340-9b254ff5b30b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8f4f2d57-d85c-4265-9340-9b254ff5b30b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8f4f2d57-d85c-4265-9340-9b254ff5b30b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8f4f2d57-d85c-4265-9340-9b254ff5b30b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS" published: "2021-07-20" --- # Rapid Evidence Assessment of Growth Related to Water Catchment Improvements Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8f4f2d57-d85c-4265-9340-9b254ff5b30b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8f4f2d57-d85c-4265-9340-9b254ff5b30b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8f4f2d57-d85c-4265-9340-9b254ff5b30b.json) ## Summary The Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) is seeking tenders for a project titled "Rapid Evidence Assessment of Growth Related to Water Catchment Improvements", with a budget of £50,000. This project is in the planning stage and is classified under research and development services. It aims to explore how improvements in water catchments can contribute to economic growth and productivity, particularly in light of post-COVID-19 recovery priorities. Interested participants must confirm their intent to tender by 17:00 on 6th August 2021, with the expected contract period commencing on 11th September 2021 and concluding on 31st December 2021. The procurement process follows an open procedure as outlined for below-threshold contracts. This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in research, consultancy services, or environmental studies. Companies with expertise in economic assessments related to environmental management, flood risk mitigation, or water quality improvement would be particularly well-suited to participate. Engaging in this tender could lead to further projects within the growing fields of environmental consultancy and economic impact analysis, thereby supporting business expansion within these sectors. ## Notice "Government priorities post Covid 19 will be balancing public sector finances by promoting increased productivity and economic growth as well as ensuring greater equality in wealth distribution by levelling up, i.e. greater investment and jobs. We want to explore how Defra and the Environment Agency's work to improve water catchments could contribute to these priorities. Specifically, does it contribute to increasing productivity and economic activity? The theory of change is that the reduction in environmental risks and enhancement of natural capital can lead to both greater productivity and a growth in jobs in a locality. The work should be conducted in the form of a Rapid Evidence Assessment (REA). The REA will need to use the methodology developed by Defra/ NERC Joint Water Evidence Group (Production_of_quick_scoping_reviews_and_rapid_evidence_assessments.pdf) where possible. This research will develop the conceptual model for thinking about how Environment Agency and Defra activities to improve water catchments contribute to local economic growth. These activities include: flood risk management, enhancing water quality through legislation (e.g. River Basin Management Plans and regulating/influencing farming practices) and abstraction and discharge licences. Relevant measures of economic growth could include job creation, greater productivity, business growth, infrastructure development, regeneration and housing. The work could also consider reducing inequality." Additional information: "You are invited to participate in the competition for the project detailed in the attached. Please confirm whether or not you wish to be included in the tender list by e-mailing: viviana.levy@environment-agency.gov.uk. Replies to be received by 17:00 pm 6 August 2021." ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/027893ce-c905-4280-877a-022209c7301e | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 9 Aug 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 10 Sep 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS | | Locality | BODMIN | | Post town | Plymouth | | Postcode | PL31 1EB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | | ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | | Local authority | Cornwall | | Electoral ward | Bodmin St Petroc's | | Westminster constituency | North Cornwall | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics ## Release History - 20 Jul 2021 at 12:46 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/027893ce-c905-4280-877a-022209c7301e - 20 Jul 2021 at 08:58 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/027893ce-c905-4280-877a-022209c7301e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/027893ce-c905-4280-877a-022209c7301e 20th July 2021 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b5bb560b-7f51-4d1b-ba06-dccdc7a2f98f ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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