--- title: "Local Resource Option Screening Study in The Lark Catchment" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c01034de-66d7-4ca4-b94f-de84a81a44e0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c01034de-66d7-4ca4-b94f-de84a81a44e0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c01034de-66d7-4ca4-b94f-de84a81a44e0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c01034de-66d7-4ca4-b94f-de84a81a44e0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS" published: "2024-11-08" --- # Local Resource Option Screening Study in The Lark Catchment Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c01034de-66d7-4ca4-b94f-de84a81a44e0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c01034de-66d7-4ca4-b94f-de84a81a44e0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c01034de-66d7-4ca4-b94f-de84a81a44e0.json) ## Summary The Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs has awarded a contract for the "Local Resource Option Screening Study in The Lark Catchment." This project involves conducting an LRO screening study for a Farm Group in the Lark Catchment, located in the East of England, and is classified under CPV 71621000 for technical analysis or consultancy services. The tender was published on 8th October 2024, and the awarded contract began on 5th November 2024 with a completion date of 10th February 2025. The contract, valued at £28,859, will deliver a completed LRO screening tool and a report summarising the top three ranking studies. The procurement used an open procedure below the threshold, and interested parties were required to submit quotations by 21st October 2024. This tender creates significant opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises specialising in technical analysis and consultancy services. The focus on environmental consultancy opens doors for businesses in the environmental, agricultural, and water management sectors to showcase their expertise. The contract's relatively short duration and straightforward deliverables make it especially attractive for businesses capable of swift project execution while maintaining high standards. Companies seeking to establish or reinforce their reputation with government bodies like DEFRA will find this project an ideal opportunity for growth and visibility within the public sector. ## Notice To Carry out an LRO Screening study for the Farm Group situated in the Lark Catchment. This contract will be for three months and the deliverables will be a completed copy of the LRO Screening study tool provided, and a report providing a high level overview of the top 3 ranking studies. Additional information: To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached. Your response must be sent to wrnationalframework@environment-agency.gov.uk by 1700 on 21st October. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to wrnationalframework@environment-agency.gov.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cf58233-44ff-4b48-a918-5a1fe5da69be | | 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 | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 21 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 30 Oct 2024 | | Contract period | 5 Nov 2024 - 10 Feb 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £28,859 | | 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 | WORTHING | | Post town | Brighton | | Postcode | BN11 1LD | | 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 | Worthing | | Electoral ward | Central | | Westminster constituency | Worthing West | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | RICARDO AEA | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services ## Release History - 8 Nov 2024 at 09:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cf58233-44ff-4b48-a918-5a1fe5da69be - 8 Oct 2024 at 08:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12175e34-20c2-4dca-8e65-3ed19b80a41f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cf58233-44ff-4b48-a918-5a1fe5da69be 8th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12175e34-20c2-4dca-8e65-3ed19b80a41f 8th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2d36214c-cda1-4826-99d6-37e02601cb4e Request for quotation document, includes proformas for commercial responses - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/daad0eed-3fb4-4c01-8beb-a8b9e06ba197 Proforma for technical responses - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fb783c8e-0107-4734-91ed-00bbe148e727 Supporting document for RFQ, contains method to be followed for project - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9e6f40ea-f6cc-4f4f-bfd6-e76c31260b8a Supporting document for RFQ, contains method to be followed for project - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7c29b6be-50d1-4d45-bc74-8efabc54e306 Copy of slides explaining process in more detail. - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ac368e92-595f-4caf-99ce-cec06a33dad2 Order form for contract - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/d063eddf-15af-43e1-b009-6dfc0a3e98eb - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/4b27fdf1-a3ca-44cb-a454-e9cb6bd4ded3 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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