--- title: "27726 - Natural Course Regional Water Governance Study" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b19d6804-3fe1-4b77-accf-d6f39a6fe8a1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b19d6804-3fe1-4b77-accf-d6f39a6fe8a1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b19d6804-3fe1-4b77-accf-d6f39a6fe8a1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b19d6804-3fe1-4b77-accf-d6f39a6fe8a1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2019-11-19" --- # 27726 - Natural Course Regional Water Governance Study Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b19d6804-3fe1-4b77-accf-d6f39a6fe8a1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b19d6804-3fe1-4b77-accf-d6f39a6fe8a1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b19d6804-3fe1-4b77-accf-d6f39a6fe8a1.json) ## Summary The Environment Agency, operating through the Defra Network eTendering Portal, is seeking proposals for the "27726 - Natural Course Regional Water Governance Study". This project is specifically focused on assessing water governance in the North West River Basin District (excluding Greater Manchester), aiming to implement a recommended governance structure in Cumbria. The contract, valued at £50,000, is part of the EU LIFE funded Natural Course Phase 3 programme and involves an open procurement process. The tender submission deadline was on 15th October 2019, with the contract duration set to begin on 6th January 2020 and conclude on 30th October 2020. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in water governance consultancy and environmental monitoring. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as they are well-positioned to bring innovative approaches and local expertise to the project. Companies equipped to deliver high-quality research consultancy services will find this tender a valuable avenue to expand their operations and strengthen their reputations in the public sector. ## Notice The Environment Agency, on behalf of Natural Course, has awarded this contract to deliver a project for a study into the Water Governance arrangements currently in place within the North West River Basin District (NWRBD) (Excluding Areas within the Greater Manchester Combined Authority). This project forms part of the EU LIFE funded Natural Course Phase 3 programme and is constrained by the terms of this funding. The overall project will take a high level look at water governance across the region, look more specifically at the governance in Cumbria, asses existing work as well as domestic and international best practice and recommend a suitable governance structure to be trailed in Cumbria and how this can be implemented. The contract has been awarded to a single contractor as set out in the original notice. Additional information: Redacted contract award documents can be viewed via the following link to the Bravo ePortal. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec4cae32-308e-4ceb-9238-b7e49cfdd253 | | 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 | 19 Nov 2019 | | Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Jan 2020 - 30 Oct 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | 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 | WARRINGTON | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | WA12 1HG | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction ## Release History - 19 Nov 2019 at 09:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec4cae32-308e-4ceb-9238-b7e49cfdd253 - 20 Sep 2019 at 16:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08e712f5-1e1a-47a2-b6f8-14a2815fa886 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec4cae32-308e-4ceb-9238-b7e49cfdd253 19th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08e712f5-1e1a-47a2-b6f8-14a2815fa886 20th September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk Bravo ePortal - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/741d0904-ea1c-4372-9064-17abde006b6b Terms & Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/88bf15bc-e9ef-4c41-b716-e5eb2a250af4 Contract award letter-redacted ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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