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title: "Contribution to Partners 4"
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# Contribution to Partners 4

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-faba12fe-f79a-4c6c-916d-f7bba7c9fb8d

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focusing on a contract titled "Contribution to Partners 4", related to infrastructure works consultancy services in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action below threshold, with the tender period having concluded on 23 July 2020. The contract has a duration that commenced on 1 September 2020 and will extend until 31 August 2023, with a total value of £35,000 awarded to Exe Act Services Ltd on 21 October 2020.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services related to shoreline management and coastal project oversight. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, as this contract emphasises the involvement of such organisations. Companies with expertise in environmental consultancy or those that have a proven track record in similar areas may find this award beneficial for expanding their business offerings within public sector contracts.

## Notice

This contract award covers the payment of expenses to the Coastal Group Chairs who provide consultancy services to the Environment Agency regarding Shoreline Management Plans and the strategic overview of coastal projects.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/985cddf9-6846-4500-b00f-b5619fcf3710 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2020 - 31 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,000 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG1 8DQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Reading |
| Electoral ward | Thames |
| Westminster constituency | Reading Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EXE ACT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2021 at 15:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/985cddf9-6846-4500-b00f-b5619fcf3710

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/985cddf9-6846-4500-b00f-b5619fcf3710
  19th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0ec5f765-3940-4dec-861c-ed7311ce33d3
  n/a

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