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# OSM use outside the UK

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a44be1c1-4665-48c7-a073-875b45d299aa

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has completed the procurement process for a project titled "OSM use outside the UK" under the industry category of Research Consultancy Services (CPV: 73210000). Located in England, the procurement utilised an open procedure below the threshold, and the awarded contract spanned from 16th September 2024 to 16th December 2024. The final award was made to Jacobs for a value of £25,908 (exclusive of VAT). The project involved an extensive desk-based research exercise aiming to gather comprehensive information on Operator Self Monitoring (OSM) of final effluent, focusing on international and European case studies, culminating in a written technical report. Key stages included an RFQ issuance ending on 23rd August 2024 and subsequent contract commencement on 9th September 2024.

This tender represents significant opportunities for firms specialising in environmental research, academic consultancy, and technical documentation services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for such tenders, given the project's focus on specialised knowledge aggregation and analysis. Businesses possessing a strong background in environmental monitoring, academic research, and development, particularly within an international setting, stand to benefit from engagements like this, potentially enhancing their market reputation and expanding their portfolio in public sector contracts.

## Notice

Operator Self Monitoring (OSM) use outside the UK. This project will be completed via an evidence gathering desk top exercise focused on, but not limited to, a review of relevant literature, academic papers, technical documents, discussions with those undertaking final effluent Operator Self Monitoring, research and development, video/webinar presentations and other sources of information associated with final effluent Operator Self Monitoring. This exercise should focus on gathering information associated with international and European case studies. The information gathered will be presented and summarised in a written technical report which focuses on the areas of interest as set out above. This research project will be completed over a 3 month period. Additional information: * Could you please clarify if the projects budget of PS32,000 are inclusive or exclusive of VAT? The project budget is up to PS32,000 exclusive of VAT. * With regards to the deliverables, the RFQ states that these are: 1) completed Commercial Response template; 2) separate response submission for each technical question (in accordance with the response instructions); 3) completed Mandatory Requirements (Annex 1) and 4) completed Acceptance of Terms and Conditions (Annex 2). However, the order form, Appendix 2, states the Contractor's tender response should be included within the appendix. Would it be acceptable to submit a response in a separate document that we can reference in Appendix 2 of the Order Form that incorporates the Commercial Response document as well as Annex 1 and 2 included in the RFQ? In this case our response would comprise the Order Form and an Offer document. The order form is designed to be completed after the project has been awarded. It is there to show you what the contractual document would look like. The form will be filled in by the supplier. The tender specification written by the EA and the Contractors tender response will be copied into Appendix 2. The Charges from the Commercial Response template will be copied into Appendix 3. * Appendix 4 in the Order Form appears unnecessary/irrelevant. Can we remove this from the returned Order Form? Appendix 4 is only used when the requirement is to use personal data in the project. This will be removed if not used. Please do not remove from your response. * Could you please confirm what is the budget for this project? Up to PS32,000.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d88a02b-c1b7-44e0-bb5e-4af4d431a4c9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 15 Sep 2024 - 16 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,908 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | CHICHESTER |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO20 2AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) |
| Local authority | Chichester |
| Electoral ward | North Mundham & Tangmere |
| Westminster constituency | Chichester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JACOBS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2024 at 10:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d88a02b-c1b7-44e0-bb5e-4af4d431a4c9
- 7 Aug 2024 at 12:49 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49947b2a-d086-4d26-a394-8199c4efe644
- 22 Jul 2024 at 10:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49947b2a-d086-4d26-a394-8199c4efe644

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d88a02b-c1b7-44e0-bb5e-4af4d431a4c9
  5th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49947b2a-d086-4d26-a394-8199c4efe644
  7th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/49ed0936-1079-49a0-89cc-e2ea1592a24a
  The Request For Quote (RFQ)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e365add9-7459-4092-899f-a6ffba402cf8
  The order form for EA standard goods and services terms and conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6b9952e1-1134-4e15-94a7-1989fc22890d
  Commercial response template
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/2c186374-c326-4ee2-a15d-a0f7255f14b9
  Signed contract (mandatory)

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/environment-agency

## Provenance

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