--- title: "Internal Drainage Boards - Governance and Accountability (Research)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9b3d48cc-06c5-4c27-8bfd-48618b1e9809" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9b3d48cc-06c5-4c27-8bfd-48618b1e9809" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9b3d48cc-06c5-4c27-8bfd-48618b1e9809.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9b3d48cc-06c5-4c27-8bfd-48618b1e9809.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2018-08-09" --- # Internal Drainage Boards - Governance and Accountability (Research) Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9b3d48cc-06c5-4c27-8bfd-48618b1e9809 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9b3d48cc-06c5-4c27-8bfd-48618b1e9809) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9b3d48cc-06c5-4c27-8bfd-48618b1e9809.json) ## Summary The Defra Network eTendering Portal is currently seeking an experienced supplier to undertake the Internal Drainage Boards Research project. This tender, classified under research services (CPV code 73110000), is at the Tender stage and will conclude on 22nd August 2018. The contract is anticipated to commence on 24th September 2018, lasting for a duration of six months, with a potential extension of an additional six months. Suppliers should note that the required research aims to improve board membership diversity and engagement within Internal Drainage Boards across various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those with expertise in governance, organisational engagement, and public sector consultancy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to apply, as the contracting authority has explicitly indicated a preference for their participation. Companies capable of providing in-depth analysis and support for public engagement initiatives will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. ## Notice The Authority is looking to appoint a suitably capable and experienced supplier to undertake its Internal Drainage Boards Research project. The overall objectives of the research are to understand how to better support IDBs in establishing and maintaining a wide board membership including specialist expertise where needed, and how to encourage and support active engagement by members in board meetings. The main requirements are ; 1. To identify and assess how local authorities can support greater Internal Drainage Boards (IDB) accountability via their role in appointing IDB board members 2. Understand the factors which influence IDB governance and in particular boards having a wide and diverse membership with active engagement by members. The research will need to engage separately with IDBs and local authority and co-opted IDB board members and decision-makers. The term of the contract is six (6) months with an option to extend for up a further six (6) months. The contract is expected to commence on 24th September 2018 Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8046024-8363-40ea-8f0b-65bc2b49e1db | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Aug 2018 | | Submission deadline | 22 Aug 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 23 Sep 2018 - 23 Mar 2019 | | 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 | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 3JR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 9 Aug 2018 at 15:47 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8046024-8363-40ea-8f0b-65bc2b49e1db - 9 Aug 2018 at 15:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8046024-8363-40ea-8f0b-65bc2b49e1db ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8046024-8363-40ea-8f0b-65bc2b49e1db 9th August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk Link to eSourcing Portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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