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title: "Contract for services relating to the Community Engagement Project"
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buyer: "WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Contract for services relating to the Community Engagement Project

Buyer: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fc7cf14e-bd35-4e51-b4c7-242c6d40350f

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## Summary

Worcestershire County Council, acting as the buying organisation, has awarded a contract for services related to the Community Engagement Project under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010. This project, classified under the flood-prevention works category (CPV 45246400), with additional classifications such as research and development, safety consultancy, crisis management, and other community services, aims to help the Worcestershire community become more resilient to flooding. The tender was designated as a direct award, exempt from procurement code, and has a total value of GBP 81,250. The contract period starts on 1st January 2024 and ends on 31st March 2025, with services being rendered in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. Significant dates include the tender period end date on 30th December 2023 and the award date of 31st December 2023.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), especially those specialising in flood-prevention, consultancy services, and crisis management. The contract has been awarded to the National Flood Forum, indicating a preference for entities experienced in community engagement and flood risk management. Businesses with expertise in these areas will find similar tenders highly advantageous for expanding their clientele and enhancing their community support services. This project not only involves addressing immediate flood risks but also contributes to long-term sustainability and resilience in local communities.

## Notice

Under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010, Worcestershire County Council is a Lead Local Flood Authority, with a duty to manage local flood risk in Worcestershire. Part of this duty extends to the production of a local flood risk management strategy. Worcestershire's draft Local Flood Risk Management Strategy sets out how the Council aims to help communities be better prepared and more self-resilient to flooding through positive engagement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6afc2794-3509-4123-a59b-f5628e28fbfe |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Exempt from procurement code. Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £81,250 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £81,250 |
| 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 | WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WORCESTER |
| Post town | Worcester |
| Postcode | WR5 2NP |
| 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATIONAL FLOOD FORUM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 45246400 - Flood-prevention works
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79417000 - Safety consultancy services
- 79430000 - Crisis management services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2024 at 15:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6afc2794-3509-4123-a59b-f5628e28fbfe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6afc2794-3509-4123-a59b-f5628e28fbfe
  26th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.worcestershire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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