--- title: "EA's Nature Footprint" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c052f256-939c-4a1d-ba73-507b2abed94a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c052f256-939c-4a1d-ba73-507b2abed94a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c052f256-939c-4a1d-ba73-507b2abed94a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c052f256-939c-4a1d-ba73-507b2abed94a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ENVIRONMENT AGENCY" published: "2024-09-18" --- # EA's Nature Footprint Buyer: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c052f256-939c-4a1d-ba73-507b2abed94a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c052f256-939c-4a1d-ba73-507b2abed94a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c052f256-939c-4a1d-ba73-507b2abed94a.json) ## Summary The Environment Agency (EA) is in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "EA's Nature Footprint". This falls under the industry category of environmental issues consultancy services. The project aims to conduct an extensive assessment of the EA’s nature and biodiversity footprint. Key dates to note include the engagement end date, set for 16th October 2024. The procurement stage is currently in planning, and the scope includes various locations such as the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World. This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in environmental consultancy, research and development consultancy services, or broader environmental services. By participating, businesses will have the chance to contribute to a cutting-edge project aimed at enhancing sustainability and compliance with international standards such as the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD). The project involves a comprehensive assessment that includes materiality evaluation, impact quantification, and the development of tools and reports, making it well-suited for firms experienced in complex environmental impact assessments and stakeholder engagement. ## Notice The Environment Agency (EA) intends to undertake a comprehensive assessment of its nature and biodiversity footprint. This project aims to identify and quantify the impacts of the EA's operations and supply chain on nature and biodiversity, forming the foundation for targeted, science-based management and disclosure reporting. The assessment will support the EA's commitment to sustainability and compliance with emerging international frameworks such as the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD). The nature and biodiversity footprint project itself will be to: 1. Fully scope and then conduct a comprehensive nature and biodiversity footprint assessment covering the EA's value chain, including a materiality assessment, and quantification of impacts of activities within direct operations, supply chain, and, where material, downstream impacts through partnership working and regulatory activities. 2. Evaluate both positive and negative impacts of the EA's activities on nature and biodiversity, including knock-on effects such as greenhouse gas emissions from land use change, invasive non-native species (INNS) risk, and social value derived from natural assets. 3. Provide a transparent tool and repeatable methodology to the EA. 4. Produce technical and summary reports, attend regular project meetings, and engage with stakeholders at all stages of the process. For further information, please see the attached Expression of Interest document. Please indicate your expression of interest and any feedback by 16th October 2024. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8930c4a7-9500-43bf-a0ca-5f883a17f11a | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 16 Oct 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ENVIRONMENT AGENCY | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 4DF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 90700000 - Environmental services - 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services ## Release History - 18 Sep 2024 at 08:34 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8930c4a7-9500-43bf-a0ca-5f883a17f11a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8930c4a7-9500-43bf-a0ca-5f883a17f11a 18th September 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f80046a6-82e8-4645-ae6d-e8d3b43b3c68 Nature Footprint Expression of Interest ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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