--- title: "Stakeholder Engagement Advice and Facilitations Skills" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a6cab023-cf28-447a-9dbf-384ad5a6b3cf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a6cab023-cf28-447a-9dbf-384ad5a6b3cf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a6cab023-cf28-447a-9dbf-384ad5a6b3cf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a6cab023-cf28-447a-9dbf-384ad5a6b3cf.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2017-04-07" --- # Stakeholder Engagement Advice and Facilitations Skills Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a6cab023-cf28-447a-9dbf-384ad5a6b3cf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a6cab023-cf28-447a-9dbf-384ad5a6b3cf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a6cab023-cf28-447a-9dbf-384ad5a6b3cf.json) ## Summary The Environment Agency is seeking to appoint contractors for the framework titled "Stakeholder Engagement Advice and Facilitations Skills." This initiative falls under the category of research and development services and related consultancy services within the UK. The procurement process is currently active and is structured as a restricted procedure, with the tender period concluding on 11 May 2017. The contract is set to commence on 1 September 2017 and will run until 31 August 2021, with a total contract value of £1,600,000 and a minimum value of £1,000,000. This opportunity is aimed at enhancing stakeholder engagement to drive environmental improvements through collaboration. This tender presents excellent opportunities for management consultancy firms, especially those with experience in facilitation and stakeholder engagement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given the nature of the engagement required. Businesses that can offer innovative approaches to partnerships and collaborative working can play a vital role in helping the Environment Agency achieve its objectives of environmental protection and climate change adaptation. ## Notice We want to appoint contractors to a framework to help support our work with stakeholders. These framework contractors will help Environment Agency staff plan, facilitate and evaluate effective stakeholder engagement processes relevant to our work. At times we may want contractors to facilitate the engagement where the issue is of high public interest or a degree of independence is needed. Environmental change has a significant impact on people's lives. We work with others to reduce the risks to people and properties from flooding; make sure there is enough water for people and wildlife; protect and improve air, land and water quality and apply the environmental standards within which industry can operate. Acting to reduce climate change and helping people and wildlife adapt to its consequences are at the heart of all we do. We cannot do this alone. We need to work closely with a wide range of partners including government, business, local authorities, other agencies, civil society groups and the communities we serve. How we work with others is critical to our success. We need to listen to them, understand their views, concerns and priorities to help us make the best decision for the environment and people. We also need to motivate them to take action to improve the environment or protect them from flooding. And we increasingly need to collaborate and develop partnership arrangements to meet shared goals. Helping our staff to do this is essential. The Environment Agency already has extensive engagement support for staff through its Working with Others (WWO) programme. This includes guidance, training and a network of mentors. The work carried out under this framework contract will complement this programme. It will ensure that the principles of WWO are further embedded into the organisation, improve the engagement skills of our staff and help us do more for the environment through better partnership and collaborative working. The contract is to secure experienced engagement professionals to provide support to Environment Agency employees involved in working with stakeholders. In some cases we will want our contractors to fulfil the role of independent facilitator. Additional information: Supplier Selection Stage documents are live and available through: https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk Project Number_21137 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d035359f-0266-4744-857f-cffc74aa6835 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Apr 2017 | | Submission deadline | 11 May 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2017 - 31 Aug 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,600,000 | | 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 | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS1 5AH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of | | Local authority | Bristol, City of | | Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside | | Westminster constituency | Bristol Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 7 Apr 2017 at 14:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d035359f-0266-4744-857f-cffc74aa6835 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d035359f-0266-4744-857f-cffc74aa6835 7th April 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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