Published date: 20 July 2021
Last edited date: 20 July 2021
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Contract summary
Industry
Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73000000
Market and economic research; polling and statistics - 79300000
Location of contract
United Kingdom
Value of contract
£30,000 to £50,000
Procurement reference
REA2021
Published date
20 July 2021
Approach to market date
9 August 2021
Contract start date
11 September 2021
Contract end date
31 December 2021
Procedure type
Open procedure (below threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
"Government priorities post Covid 19 will be balancing public sector finances by promoting increased productivity and economic growth as well as ensuring greater equality in wealth distribution by levelling up, i.e. greater investment and jobs.
We want to explore how Defra and the Environment Agency's work to improve water catchments could contribute to these priorities. Specifically, does it contribute to increasing productivity and economic activity? The theory of change is that the reduction in environmental risks and enhancement of natural capital can lead to both greater productivity and a growth in jobs in a locality.
The work should be conducted in the form of a Rapid Evidence Assessment (REA). The REA will need to use the methodology developed by Defra/ NERC Joint Water Evidence Group (Production_of_quick_scoping_reviews_and_rapid_evidence_assessments.pdf) where possible.
This research will develop the conceptual model for thinking about how Environment Agency and Defra activities to improve water catchments contribute to local economic growth. These activities include: flood risk management, enhancing water quality through legislation (e.g. River Basin Management Plans and regulating/influencing farming practices) and abstraction and discharge licences. Relevant measures of economic growth could include job creation, greater productivity, business growth, infrastructure development, regeneration and housing. The work could also consider reducing inequality."
More information
Spend profile
| Financial year | Budget |
|---|---|
| 2021/2021 | £50,000 |
Attachments
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- EOI.doc
- Tender notice
Additional text
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"You are invited to participate in the competition for the project detailed in the attached.
Please confirm whether or not you wish to be included in the tender list by e-mailing: viviana.levy@environment-agency.gov.uk. Replies to be received by 17:00 pm 6 August 2021."
About the buyer
Contact name
Viviana Levy
Address
Environment Agency
Sir John Moore House, Victoria Square
Bodmin
PL31 1EB
England
Telephone
02030258796
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