--- title: "Evaluation of the evidence gap between nitrogen policies and national and international targets." ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dc7cbaed-74eb-4435-b7f0-3a6b743bf289" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dc7cbaed-74eb-4435-b7f0-3a6b743bf289" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dc7cbaed-74eb-4435-b7f0-3a6b743bf289.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dc7cbaed-74eb-4435-b7f0-3a6b743bf289.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOIL ASSOCIATION LIMITED(THE)" published: "2024-01-25" --- # Evaluation of the evidence gap between nitrogen policies and national and international targets. Buyer: SOIL ASSOCIATION LIMITED(THE) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dc7cbaed-74eb-4435-b7f0-3a6b743bf289 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dc7cbaed-74eb-4435-b7f0-3a6b743bf289) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dc7cbaed-74eb-4435-b7f0-3a6b743bf289.json) ## Summary The Soil Association Limited has issued a tender titled "Evaluation of the evidence gap between nitrogen policies and national and international targets" under the services category. The procurement stage is currently at the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 21st February 2024 at 09:00. The location for the procurement process is in the United Kingdom. The total contract value is 35,000 GBP, and the procurement method being employed is an open procedure (below the threshold). The contracting authority is the Soil Association Limited, with Ellie Roxburgh being the contact person for this tender. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses interested in research and development services related to consultancy services. SMEs and VCSEs are deemed suitable for this opportunity. Businesses well-suited to compete in this tender would possess expertise in evaluating policy effectiveness and suggesting solutions for achieving set targets. The tender offers a chance to contribute towards legislative changes and environmental impact assessments, aligning with UK Government policy targets for reducing nitrogen impacts across various sectors such as air and water quality, GHG emissions, biodiversity/ecosystem services, and soil management. ## Notice Please read the Terms and Reference attachment for full information. Research question and needs: 1. Evaluation of the ability of existing policies to achieve: i) nitrogen reductions as set out in UK statutory targets, and ii) the more ambitious GBF Target 7 2. Suggest solutions to enable the Government to achieve these targets, with prioritisation of actions based on the most effective nitrogen loss reductions and greatest value for money and how those reductions can potentially map onto UK Government policy targets for reducing nitrogen impacts (e.g. air and water quality, GHG, biodiversity/ecosystem services, soil) The required outputs from the contractor are as follows: i) A semi-quantitative report including elements specified in section 3.1 of the term of reference ii) A presentation/seminar summarising the findings to i) The deadline for submissions is 21st February 2024 at 09:00. Your submission should be returned to the following email address: eroxburgh@soilassociation.org If you are intending to submit a tender and would like to discuss the project or receive any responses to questions and clarifications, please email eroxburgh@soilassociation.org. We will confirm receipt of submissions within 2 working days. Your submission should be in letter format with the following elements: i) The contractor's familiarity with the subject and experience of developing campaign strategies for legislative change in partnership, giving examples. ii) Proposed methodology for delivering the specification, including strategy development and partner consultation across the four nations. iii) The day rate (excluding VAT) charged for each team member; this rate should include all IT and office/home working costs. iv) A clear statement of the number of days needed to undertake each element of the work and timescales or a Gannt chart including team member availability. v) The contractor should indicate whether they are VAT registered and provide a VAT number if appropriate. In addition, applicants should supply the following documentation: vi) CV(s) of personnel who will undertake the work. vii) Evidence of public liability insurance and professional indemnity insurance. viii) Details of two current or previous clients who can provide references on request (these will not be contacted without your explicit agreement). If there are sections of your proposal that you would not wish to share with wider Sustainable Nitrogen Alliance members please divide your submission into the part for sharing only with the steering group members (named above) and the part shareable with wider Alliance members. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1df82aa3-cb4a-4d44-bbcb-07ef996267df | | 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 | 25 Jan 2024 | | Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Mar 2024 - 17 Jun 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £35,000 | | 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 | SOIL ASSOCIATION LIMITED(THE) | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS1 6AD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of | | Local authority | Bristol, City of | | Electoral ward | Central | | Westminster constituency | Bristol Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 25 Jan 2024 at 12:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1df82aa3-cb4a-4d44-bbcb-07ef996267df ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1df82aa3-cb4a-4d44-bbcb-07ef996267df 25th January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/38e6b05d-8b36-4957-b421-2ae9d662c3dc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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