--- title: "CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS (SEAs), INCLUDING THE PROVISION OF A NEW SEA, TO SUPPORT OFFSHORE ENERGY LICENSING / LEASING ROUNDS" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-97ee71d3-3671-48fb-a1da-44d517a15412" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-97ee71d3-3671-48fb-a1da-44d517a15412" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-97ee71d3-3671-48fb-a1da-44d517a15412.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-97ee71d3-3671-48fb-a1da-44d517a15412.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY" published: "2022-08-26" --- # CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS (SEAs), INCLUDING THE PROVISION OF A NEW SEA, TO SUPPORT OFFSHORE ENERGY LICENSING / LEASING ROUNDS Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-97ee71d3-3671-48fb-a1da-44d517a15412 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-97ee71d3-3671-48fb-a1da-44d517a15412) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-97ee71d3-3671-48fb-a1da-44d517a15412.json) ## Summary The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is planning a tender for consultancy services to maintain strategic environmental assessments (SEAs) related to offshore energy licensing/leasing rounds. The estimated contract value is £5,750,000. The procurement stage is 'planned', with key dates as follows: Questionnaire completion deadline is 30th September 2022, mobilisation is planned for TBC 2022, and the contract is expected to commence in April 2023. BEIS invites SMEs to participate in this opportunity, which can create growth prospects for businesses providing research services within the environmental sector. The tender from BEIS offers an opportunity for businesses to engage in a substantial project involving environmental assessments and research services. Businesses operating in the field of environmental consultancy, research services, and project management are well-suited to compete for this contract. The expected timeline for this procurement includes key activities such as questionnaire completion by September 30th, 2022, and contract commencement in April 2023. Participating businesses need to ensure compliance with the eligibility criteria set by BEIS to seize this growth opportunity in the environmental sector. ## Notice BEIS is responsible for administering relevant environmental legislation including, implementation of the Environmental Assessment of Plans and Programmes Regulations 2004 'the SEA Regulations' (or its future equivalent) to undertake an SEA (or its future equivalent) to inform its decision on government plans and programmes covering offshore oil and gas, offshore gas and carbon dioxide storage, offshore renewables and hydrogen. This means that SEAs need to be carried out and maintained as necessary prior to licensing / leasing rounds in which offshore areas on the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) are offered. Habitat Regulations Assessments will additionally be required, if any applications relating to a specific licensing round could potentially significantly affect the integrity of any national site network. BEIS requires a service provider to project manage the overall SEA programme on behalf of BEIS, which will include maintenance of SEAs, preparation and completion of a new SEA, Habitat Regulations Assessments and maintaining SEA programme of research. Below are indicative timescales relating to this potential competition:- Competition Period - TBC 2022 Evaluation - TBC 2022 Indicative Award - TBC 2022 Standstill Period - TBC 2022 Final Award - TBC 2022 Mobilisation - TBC 2022 Contract Commencement - April 2023 In order to assist with obtaining a clear understanding of the market, BEIS would like to ask prospective suppliers to complete a questionnaire, accessed via https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/779227330182CF0DA1FE . Please ensure all completed questionnaires are completed and returned, via the Jaggaer Procurement Portal, by 12:00 30th September 2022. Please complete questionnaire within Jaggaer procurement portal on the link: https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/779227330182CF0DA1FE To register an account please visit https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/. Additional information: Please complete questionnaire within Jaggaer procurement portal on the link: https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/779227330182CF0DA1FE To register an account please visit https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4aea51c5-c440-4a2b-ae48-bf182b090a3d | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Aug 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Oct 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,750,000 | | 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 BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY | | Locality | ABERDEEN | | Post town | Aberdeen | | Postcode | AB10 1BJ | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | | Local authority | Aberdeen City | | Electoral ward | Midstocket/Rosemount | | Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 26 Aug 2022 at 13:32 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4aea51c5-c440-4a2b-ae48-bf182b090a3d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4aea51c5-c440-4a2b-ae48-bf182b090a3d 26th August 2022 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/157d687f-ac3d-4560-a0a8-1e658748938f n/a ## Notice URLs - https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ - https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/779227330182CF0DA1FE ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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