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title: "Contribution to Partners 3"
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# Contribution to Partners 3

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-97988f4f-fbcd-4ac3-a4f8-e3cd47b5124d

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Contribution to Partners 3" was conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal to engage consultancy services for the Environment Agency, focusing on Shoreline Management Plans. The project falls under the infrastructure works consultancy services industry category, located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was a direct, single tender action below threshold, with the contract period running from 1st September 2020 to 31st August 2023, and the tender period concluded on 5th August 2020. The contract value was set at £35,000.

This tender presents a compelling opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in consultancy and infrastructure services, particularly those with expertise in coastal management and environmental planning. The successful bidder, Eastern Solent Coastal Partnership, has been awarded the contract and will likely offer further subcontracting opportunities, enabling businesses in related sectors to participate and grow within this niche market.

## Notice

This contract award covers the payment of expenses to the Coastal Group Chairs who provide consultancy services to the Environment Agency regarding Shoreline Management Plans and the strategic overview of coastal projects.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98eb5cd1-6a38-4871-b3fc-4e34b9ab4801 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2020 - 31 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,000 |
| 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 NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG1 8DQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Reading |
| Electoral ward | Thames |
| Westminster constituency | Reading Central |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EASTERN SOLENT COASTAL PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2021 at 15:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98eb5cd1-6a38-4871-b3fc-4e34b9ab4801

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98eb5cd1-6a38-4871-b3fc-4e34b9ab4801
  19th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/26c3d240-d462-4e31-ab3a-0541cd561e2e
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