Published date: 22 September 2020
Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.
Contract summary
Industry
Research consultancy services - 73210000
Environmental services - 90700000
Location of contract
East of England
Value of contract
£10,000
Procurement reference
tender_251176/889020
Published date
22 September 2020
Closing date
29 September 2020
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
1 October 2020
Contract end date
31 March 2021
Contract type
Service contract
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
Cefas has a new requirement for specialist environmental consultancy services. The service provider must be fluent in spoken and written Arabic and English, with a background in environmental sustainability and/or climate change policy and practises. The service provider will be required to work with Cefas and British Embassy staff providing support to a range of COP 26 (UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties) based initiatives. Including virtual workshops on topics such as clean energy; green finance; nature-based solutions and adaptation, as well as engaging with local Governmental and non-governmental stakeholders. Experience in drafting reports, white papers and/or report card is essential.
The job role will include: Stakeholder engagement, report writing (English and Arabic) and workshop preparation and delivery.
More information
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Bravo E-tendering Portal - managing procurement on behalf of Cefas
https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
Thank you for your interest in tendering for this requirement, You will need to access the documents through Bravo Solutions portal using the link provided.
If you are new to Bravo, you are required to register as a supplier:
1) Visit https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose (usually your email address) and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email (check spam filters if this does not arrive in a timely manner) with your unique password (please keep this secure). You can then log onto the system and change your password. Once these step are completed you can apply for any tender on Bravo using these details.
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- Login to the portal with the username/password
- Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are opportunities open to any registered supplier)
- Click on the relevant PQQ/ ITT to access the content
- Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. (This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page) within your Bravo account.
- Access the tender information by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box 3.
3) Responding to the tender:
- Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining)
- You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification
- Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the requirements to upload a successful Tender. There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available)
- Once all information is complete, you can then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. Please give yourself enough time to complete this before the deadline. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the e-Tendering help desk.
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About the buyer
Contact name
Emma Roberts
Address
Pakefield Road
Lowestoft
NR33 0HT
England
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Closing: 29 September 2020, 12pm