--- title: "INS301-02 NI Nutrients - Divergence on Nutrients between NI and RoI" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b1dc780f-f1c4-4a00-81d5-78b33ddc2cdd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b1dc780f-f1c4-4a00-81d5-78b33ddc2cdd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b1dc780f-f1c4-4a00-81d5-78b33ddc2cdd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b1dc780f-f1c4-4a00-81d5-78b33ddc2cdd.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "OFFICE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION" published: "2024-11-01" --- # INS301-02 NI Nutrients - Divergence on Nutrients between NI and RoI Buyer: OFFICE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b1dc780f-f1c4-4a00-81d5-78b33ddc2cdd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b1dc780f-f1c4-4a00-81d5-78b33ddc2cdd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b1dc780f-f1c4-4a00-81d5-78b33ddc2cdd.json) ## Summary The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) is seeking consultancy services to support its objective of assessing the regulatory divergence on environmental protection between Northern Ireland (NI) and the Republic of Ireland (RoI). This tender, titled "INS301-02 NI Nutrients - Divergence on Nutrients between NI and RoI," falls under the industry category of Environmental Issues Consultancy Services. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with key dates including a closing date of 17th November 2024, and the contract period running from 28th November 2024 to 21st March 2025. Services are to be delivered to locations in Northern Ireland and Worcester, England. The procurement method employed is an open procedure below the threshold, with an estimated value of £50,000. This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy and regulatory services, particularly those with expertise in nutrient management, agricultural regulations, and wastewater management. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate. The project aims to create detailed reports on potential regulatory divergences, evaluating risks and opportunities, which can offer a platform for consulting firms to showcase their analytical capabilities and influence future environmental regulation policy in Northern Ireland. Businesses with experience in dealing with complex regulatory backgrounds and forward-looking environmental assessments will be well-suited to compete for this contract. ## Notice To support the OEP in reaching a position on the issues, risks and opportunities posed by actual or potential regulatory divergence on environmental protection in Northern Ireland. Having set out the wider background, we then require a more detailed assessment of the issues that any such regulatory divergence could have for nutrient management in Northern Ireland. 3.2 This objective will be achieved through review and explanation of the following areas, as described further in section 5: A. Regulatory background impacting NI, with specific focus on the environment. B. Current understanding/position of regulatory divergence relevant to the environment. C. Regulation relevant to nutrient management, particularly agricultural and wastewater. D. Forward look at potential options and likely scenarios. E. Key risks and opportunities for environmental regulation, and particularly nutrient management, in Northern Ireland Additional information: Closing Date extended until the 17th November. To support the OEP in reaching a position on the issues, risks and opportunities posed by actual or potential regulatory divergence on environmental protection in Northern Ireland. Having set out the wider background, we then require a more detailed assessment of the issues that any such regulatory divergence could have for nutrient management in Northern Ireland. This objective will be achieved through review and explanation of the following areas, as described further in section 5: Regulatory background impacting NI, with specific focus on the environment. Current understanding/position of regulatory divergence relevant to the environment. Regulation relevant to nutrient management, particularly agricultural and wastewater. Forward look at potential options and likely scenarios. Key risks and opportunities for environmental regulation, and particularly nutrient management, in Northern Ireland ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39a4bd70-d173-41f2-88f7-6856c55e57a0 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 28 Nov 2024 - 21 Mar 2025 | | 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 | OFFICE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION | | Locality | WORCESTER | | Post town | Worcester | | Postcode | WR5 2QT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC | | Local authority | Worcester | | Electoral ward | Nunnery | | Westminster constituency | Worcester | | Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services - 90713100 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste-water other than for construction ## Release History - 1 Nov 2024 at 09:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39a4bd70-d173-41f2-88f7-6856c55e57a0 - 17 Oct 2024 at 15:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73f9e318-77a9-4547-b25e-35cd3f28b36a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39a4bd70-d173-41f2-88f7-6856c55e57a0 1st November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73f9e318-77a9-4547-b25e-35cd3f28b36a 17th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://app.panacea-software.com/oep/ Click above to Apply (link to e-procurement portal) ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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