--- title: "Air Quality Grant FY 2022-2023" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-035843" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-035843" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-035843.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-035843.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2022-08-02" --- # Air Quality Grant FY 2022-2023 Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-035843 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-035843) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-035843.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Air Quality Grant FY 2022-2023" is being conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal. This active tender falls under the category of air quality management services aimed at local authorities in the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 23rd September 2022. The total financial envelope for this initiative is £7,000,000, intended for projects that target local air quality improvements and public awareness of pollution risks. This tender presents significant opportunities for local authorities and organisations focused on environmental sustainability or public health initiatives. Businesses that specialise in air quality management, community education on pollution effects, and innovative solutions to reduce emissions would be particularly well-suited to compete for grants under this framework. The funding will support projects designed to meet the government's objectives of enhancing knowledge about air quality and addressing particulate matter pollution, creating pathways for impactful business growth within the environmental sector. ## Notice Defra is seeking to award grant funding to Local Authorities for 1 year, under S31 Local Government Act 2005, following a compliant competed procurement process to address local air quality issues. The purpose of funding is to progress the following objectives: * Reduce air pollutant exceedances especially in those areas that are projected to remain in exceedance of the UK's legal targets beyond 2020. * Improve knowledge and information about air quality, and steps individuals can take to reduce their exposure to air pollution * Projects that include measures that deal with Particulate Matter. To ensure the budget is targeted at the scheme's priorities, there will be two lots: * Lot 1 will award funding to projects that improve local air quality * Lot 2 will award funding to: o Projects that improve public awareness in local communities about the risks of air pollution. o Projects for measures that deal with Particulate Matter (PM). ### Lot Information Projects that improve local air quality Air Quality Grant Scheme is open to all Local Authorities in England to apply for grant funding to address local air quality issues. Funding will be awarded under S31 of the Local Government Act 2005. Lot 1 o Local authorities who can demonstrate the project will benefit local areas where there are or are projected to be pollutant exceedances. o A local authority's compliance with the various LAQM reporting requirements. Failure to provide information to demonstrate accordance with the LAQM reporting requirements may adversely affect the ability to gain funding. o Projects that reduce nitrogen dioxide (NO2) emissions. o Innovative projects that can improve local air quality backed by robust evidence and designed to share best practice. Lot 2 will award funding to projects that improve public awareness in local communities about the risks of air pollution. Projects for measures that deal with Particulate Matter (PM). o Local authorities which have a have a Smoke Control Area (for PM projects). o Projects that support the government objective to 1) Raise awareness about domestic burning and/or 2) Reduce the impact of domestic burning of wood and coal, the single largest contributors of harmful particulate matter (PM) emissions. o Projects that improve knowledge and information about air quality and steps individuals can take to reduce their exposure to air pollution ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021125-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Aug 2022 | | Submission deadline | 23 Sep 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £7,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 3JR | | 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 | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90731100 - Air quality management ## Release History - 2 Aug 2022 at 13:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021125-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://defra.bravosolutions.co.uk/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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