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title: "DEFRA Metal Mines Specialist Support"
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# DEFRA Metal Mines Specialist Support

Buyer: NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f81c85d3-676e-4267-a92e-886daf3ff25f

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "DEFRA Metal Mines Specialist Support" involves the National Audit Office as the buying organisation, located in London, England. This project falls under the industry category of environmental auditing services and is currently at the award stage, having been completed on 15th July 2021. The procurement method used was a competitive quotation below threshold, with a contract value of £29,259.12 and a minimum value of £24,382.60. The contract period commenced on 29th July 2021 and will conclude on 28th January 2022.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in environmental auditing, particularly in specialised support services relevant to metal mines. Businesses that can effectively deliver activity-specific environmental auditing services will be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The limited procurement method indicates a focus on tailored supplier selection, making it an ideal opportunity for capable and agile SMEs looking to expand their clientele within this niche sector.

## Notice

Specialist support for the DEFRA Metal Mines Provision

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0890c6a-f2fa-4c76-971d-a1a71048152c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 28 Jul 2021 - 28 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,259 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,259 |
| 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 | NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1W 9SP |
| 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 | Pimlico North |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JAMES HUTTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90714400 - Activity specific environmental auditing services

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2021 at 16:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0890c6a-f2fa-4c76-971d-a1a71048152c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0890c6a-f2fa-4c76-971d-a1a71048152c
  21st October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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