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title: "CEFAS20-14 RFQ for a Specialist Environmental Consultant"
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# CEFAS20-14 RFQ for a Specialist Environmental Consultant

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ac268471-1337-4cca-a6f3-fdc83dbe6ba5

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which has recently completed a tender for "CEFAS20-14 RFQ for a Specialist Environmental Consultant." This procurement falls under the marine survey services industry category and is based in the United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period ended on 29th September 2020, while the contract period is set to run from 9th November 2020 until 31st March 2021. The award for the contract, valued at £10,000, was published on 9th October 2020.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses that specialise in environmental consultancy services, particularly those experienced in stakeholder engagement, report writing in both English and Arabic, and workshop facilitation. Companies with a strong background in environmental sustainability and climate change policy, as well as significant experience working with governmental bodies or NGOs, would be well-suited to compete. Particularly, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in this field can find growth opportunities through involvement in various initiatives related to the UN Climate Change Conference.

## Notice

Cefas has a new requirement for specialist environmental consultancy services. The service provider must be fluent in spoken and written Arabic and English, with a background in environmental sustainability and/or climate change policy and practises. The service provider will be required to work with Cefas and British Embassy staff providing support to a range of COP 26 (UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties) based initiatives. Including virtual workshops on topics such as clean energy; green finance; nature-based solutions and adaptation, as well as engaging with local Governmental and non-governmental stakeholders. Experience in drafting reports, white papers and/or report card is essential. The job role will include: Stakeholder engagement, report writing (English and Arabic) and workshop preparation and delivery. Minimum level of qualification: Masters or equivalent. Minimum of 10 years of work with Governmental bodies or NGO community.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c859f9f-c0e8-47b3-bece-92d3d4978eee |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 9 Nov 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,000 |
| 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 | LOWESTOFT |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR33 0HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield |
| Westminster constituency | Lowestoft |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BLUE WAVE CONSULTING; BLUEWAVE CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71354500 - Marine survey services

## Release History

- 13 Oct 2020 at 08:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c859f9f-c0e8-47b3-bece-92d3d4978eee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c859f9f-c0e8-47b3-bece-92d3d4978eee
  13th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cefas.co.uk

## Provenance

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