--- title: "Professional Services for the Design and Programme Management of Works for the River Colne" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-030650" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-030650" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-030650.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-030650.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-12-30" --- # Professional Services for the Design and Programme Management of Works for the River Colne Buyer: WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-030650 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-030650) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-030650.json) ## Summary The Watford Borough Council is seeking proposals for the tender titled "Professional Services for the Design and Programme Management of Works for the River Colne." This initiative falls under the industry category of construction project management services and aims to enhance the management and ecological conditions of the River Colne in Hertfordshire. The procurement process is currently in the active stage and will end on 21st January 2022 at 10:00 GMT. The contract value is estimated at £400,000, encompassing a service period that may extend from 2022 to 2027, depending on programme developments. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in environmental management, community engagement, and construction project consultancy. Businesses with expertise in river management, habitat improvement, and stakeholder collaboration will find this tender particularly relevant. Successful applicants will not only help deliver on the River Colne's improvement plans but also contribute to community engagement initiatives aimed at fostering environmental awareness and participation among local stakeholders. ## Notice Watford Borough Council requires Programme management, Professional Services for the Management of Works, Community Engagement and Development, Environmental Monitoring and Fundraising for the works to improve the River Colne. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Council is seeking a Consultant to deliver an improvement programme for the River Colne from 2022 -2025 with an option to extend for a further 2 years (up to 2027). From 2022 -2025 it will focus on delivery of the current proposed programme and then review and develop the proposed programme for implementation from 2025 onwards. The Consultant will need to act as a long term partner for the Council drawing on its skills, knowledge and experience to deliver the optimum outcomes for people and wildlife. - The Consultant will need to work within the programme's governance and comply with the Council's wider governance in delivering this service. The Council is seeking a Consultant with the following skills and experience who will deliver: *Environmental and community programme management in a partnership environment *Designing, implementing and contract administering in river works, habitat improvements and landscape and access improvements. *Leading and developing communities to shape and care for their local environment (Individuals, Community Groups, Stakeholders and Businesses) through engagement activities, education and communications associated with the environment to change attitudes, behaviours and delivery of on site improvements *Delivering surveying and monitoring activities in relation to river habitats, collating and reporting on the subsequent data with volunteers and stakeholders. *Fundraising and funding bid writing The Services required under this Consultancy for 2022- 2025 are as follows: - Co-ordination and delivery of the Rediscovering the River Colne programme between project partners on behalf of Watford Borough Council, including development and review of the programme, and associated new projects which may be defined as the programme proceeds. - Implementation of the proposed river improvement plans, including the management of design, consultation, permitting processes, production of tender and contract documents associated with in-river and adjacent habitat work, procurement and management of works including Contract Administration and Quantity Surveying. - Implementation of the proposed (and unidentified), access, signage, public art and landscape improvements including design, consultation, permitting processes, procurement and management of works including Contract Administration and Quantity Surveying. - Development and running of the proposed community engagement programme - including a suite of environmental monitoring activities, developing a Friends Group/Stakeholder Forum, recruiting and training volunteers, proactive public engagement with individuals, schools, businesses and community groups, through Communications, events and delivery of regular voluntary activities in order to raise awareness of river issues and monitor any improvements to the river as the programme is delivered. - To lead and deliver the proposed external funding strategy, by identifying funding opportunities, coordinating leading and supporting external funding bids - To support the development and delivery of marketing and communications to spread all key messages about and from the programme in conjunction with other project partners. This includes regularly providing updates and information to WBC for website, social media and other media. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/G989G6B7Z6 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032473-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £400,000 | | Lots value | £400,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WATFORD | | Post town | Watford | | Postcode | WD17 3EX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire | | Local authority | Watford | | Electoral ward | Park | | Westminster constituency | Watford | | Delivery location | TLH23 Hertfordshire CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 45246000 - River regulation and flood control works - 45246100 - River-wall construction - 45246200 - Riverbank protection works - 71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs - 71313450 - Environmental monitoring for construction - 71320000 - Engineering design services - 71541000 - Construction project management services - 72224000 - Project management consultancy services - 90710000 - Environmental management - 90720000 - Environmental protection ## Release History - 30 Dec 2021 at 16:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032473-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/G989G6B7Z6 - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/ - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Watford:-Construction-project-management-services./G989G6B7Z6 - https://www.watford.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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