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title: "CP2600-24 Rivers Run Through Us (RRTU) Development Phase"
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buyer: "DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# CP2600-24 Rivers Run Through Us (RRTU) Development Phase

Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-931db036-bc28-494f-b776-e456d4b013ec

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## Summary

Devon County Council has completed the procurement process for the "CP2600-24 Rivers Run Through Us (RRTU) Development Phase" project, classified under primary education services. This procurement falls within the "Services" category and is set to refine and develop the foundational aspects of the RRTU project within the Axe catchment area in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The open procedure tender commenced with an end date of 13 January 2025, and the contract period spans from 26 February 2025 to 30 April 2026. The total contract value is £42,750 GBP, with several consultancy roles being awarded including activity planning, agricultural history, catchment history, education and participation, ecology and citizen science, and evaluation consultancy.

This tender represents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in consultancy services. Businesses with expertise in evaluation consultancy, public relations, environmental engineering, environmental planning, social research, and business development consultancy are well-suited for such projects. By engaging in this project, SMEs can demonstrate their capabilities in enhancing community engagement and contributing to environmental and educational initiatives. The awarded contractors, including WESTCOUNTRY RIVERS TRUST, Phil Collins Associates, and Upper Axe CIC (Magdalen), will collaborate closely with Devon County Council and other project staff, potentially fostering long-term partnerships and further business growth in related sectors.

## Notice

To refine and build upon the foundational information that underpins the RRTU project bid, to create a fuller assessment of the current capacity of partner organisations and degree of current community engagement with river and catchment heritage in the Axe catchment. To use this assessment to develop the ambitions of the project and produce a full Action Plan for the latter development phase and full delivery phase of the project. In carrying out this work the appointed consultant (s) will work as part of a team with project staff and specialist consultants addressing other aspects of the RRTU activity streams. There are Six Lots/Six Roles of work being commissioned: * Lot 1: Activity Plan Consultant Brief * Lot 2: Agricultural History Specialist Brief * Lot 3: Catchment History Consultant Brief * Lot 4: Education and Participation Consultant Brief * Lot 5: Ecology and Citizen Science Consultant Brief * Lot 6: Evaluation Consultant Brief Suppliers are invited to bid for one or more of these Lots/Roles.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80ee3e4f-fa72-4d0d-93fb-b804dd9093af |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 26 Feb 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,750 |
| 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 | DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 4QD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Newtown and St Leonard's |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | PHIL COLLINS ASSOCIATES; UPPER AXE CIC (MAGDALEN; WESTCOUNTRY RIVERS TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services
- 79315000 - Social research services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
- 79416000 - Public relations services
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services
- 80100000 - Primary education services
- 90712000 - Environmental planning

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2025 at 10:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80ee3e4f-fa72-4d0d-93fb-b804dd9093af

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80ee3e4f-fa72-4d0d-93fb-b804dd9093af
  26th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.devon.gov.uk

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