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title: "Contract for the UK Operation of the ECO Management and Audit Scheme"
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# Contract for the UK Operation of the ECO Management and Audit Scheme

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a293ba66-787f-4561-a270-638412ffc1d6

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which is responsible for awarding the contract for the UK Operation of the ECO Management and Audit Scheme. This falls under the industry category of auditing services, with a contract value of £14,400. The procurement method used for this limited tender was the award of a contract without prior publication of a contract notice. The contract commenced on 1 April 2017 and will run until 31 March 2019. The tender's end date for submissions was 1 March 2017, and the award notice was published on 22 May 2017.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in environmental services, auditing, data management, and system implementation planning. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract, as indicated by the suitability criteria. By engaging with this procurement process, businesses can expand their services within a significant environmental initiative, potentially fostering growth and enhancing operational capabilities in the UK market.

## Notice

The Customer is responsible for implementing the Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) in the United Kingdom (UK). EMAS is a voluntary European Union wide environmental registration scheme which requires organisations to implement an Environmental Management System (EMS) and report publicly on their performance. Article 5 of the Regulation requires Member States to set up a Competent Body responsible for the administration and registration functions of the scheme. For reference, a copy of the Regulation is at: http://ec.europa.eu/environment/emas/emas_publications/policy_en.htm Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses e-tendering, provided by Bravosolutions. In order to access the Bravo system you will need to be registered. Could I therefore request that you register on the Bravo portal for Defra. If you're already registered on the Bravo portal please check that your registration includes Defra, as you have to specify us in order to correctly receive the tender documents. If you have any problems with the registration process, please contact the Bravo helpline on 0800 368 4850 or alternatively email them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. The link you require for new registration/amendments to registrations is - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96002cb9-f7e3-4b6a-99e3-d2cded9538e9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Apr 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,400 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND ASSESSMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 72224100 - System implementation planning services
- 72322000 - Data management services
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 22 May 2017 at 12:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96002cb9-f7e3-4b6a-99e3-d2cded9538e9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96002cb9-f7e3-4b6a-99e3-d2cded9538e9
  22nd May 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://ec.europa.eu/environment/emas/emas_publications/policy_en.htm
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

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