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title: "CRO309-01 A scoping review of effectiveness of agricultural diffuse pollution regs. in Eng. & NI"
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# CRO309-01 A scoping review of effectiveness of agricultural diffuse pollution regs. in Eng. & NI

Buyer: OFFICE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dbb4d397-ca16-44fb-b8b9-60021529cd95

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## Summary

The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) has completed the procurement process for a project titled "CRO309-01 A scoping review of effectiveness of agricultural diffuse pollution regs. in Eng. & NI". This contract falls under the Environmental standards category, specifically focusing on various environmental consultancies and regulatory assessments. The tender was aimed at reviewing the effectiveness of key agricultural diffuse pollution regulations in England and Northern Ireland. The open procedure tender process concluded on 13th January 2025, with an anticipated contract performance period from 20th January to 28th March 2025. The project locations include Worcester, Yorkshire and the Humber, and Northern Ireland. The procurement method applied was "open procedure", and the contract value awarded was GBP 43,267.07 to WSP UK LTD.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy and regulatory assessment, particularly those with experience in agricultural pollution and water management. The procurement was open to SMEs, ensuring smaller enterprises had the opportunity to compete. The nature of the project, involving extensive research, interviews with practitioners, and proposal of systematic review options, indicates that businesses with strong research capabilities and expertise in environmental standards would have been well-suited for competing in this tender. The project’s outcome will support the OEP's objective of forming an independent view on the effectiveness of current environmental regulations, thus contributing to future policy development and environmental conservation efforts.

## Notice

The overarching aim of this project is to support the OEP in developing an independent view of the effectiveness of three regulations relating to agricultural diffuse pollution, namely: Reduction and Prevention of Agricultural Diffuse Pollution (England) Regulations 2018, commonly known as the Farming Rules for Water (FRfW); Nitrate Pollutions Prevention Regulations 2015; and Storing Silage, Slurry and Agricultural Fuel Oils (England) Regulations 2010. This will be achieved through delivering the following objectives: Undertake a review of research and evidence on the effectiveness of the regulations in reducing diffuse agricultural pollution Undertake interviews with expert practitioners and researchers. Provide an initial assessment from the overall review and provide options for systematic evidence reviews and assessments for the OEP to consider.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed7a0458-d279-47dc-989e-6c4d55593547 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Jan 2025 - 28 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £43,267 |
| 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 | 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WSP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90711200 - Environmental standards other than for construction
- 90711300 - Environmental indicators analysis other than for construction
- 90711400 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services other than for construction
- 90712400 - Natural resources management or conservation strategy planning services
- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services
- 90713100 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste-water other than for construction

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2025 at 15:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed7a0458-d279-47dc-989e-6c4d55593547
- 10 Dec 2024 at 12:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad3beead-6faf-4302-8fb6-438262477f68
- 28 Nov 2024 at 15:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0eb22283-d9b1-414b-8fdb-5b8c0aa5da6e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed7a0458-d279-47dc-989e-6c4d55593547
  6th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad3beead-6faf-4302-8fb6-438262477f68
  10th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0eb22283-d9b1-414b-8fdb-5b8c0aa5da6e
  28th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://app.panacea-software.com/oep/
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