Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bb2-2bda-71a6-8ca0-872983ae4e97/lead-local-flood-authority-drainage-and-minor-ground-works-framework closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Lead Local Flood Authority Drainage and Minor Ground Works Framework [Oxfordshire County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/oxfordshire-county-council) Pays 100% within 30 days Estimated value £3,000,000 Published 9 Aug 2024 Deadline Closed 23 Sept 2024 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) is designated a Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA) under the Flood and Water Management Act, 2010. As such it has powers and duties relating to "local" sources of flooding, these are flooding from surface water, ordinary watercourses and groundwater. The Flood Risk Management (FRM) Team (with the Planning, Environment and Circular Economy Directorate) carries out these functions within OCC, working in partnership with the district and city councils alongside others. This Framework will be utilised by OCC as the contracting authority, but Parish, Town, City and District Council's within Oxfordshire will also be able to call off from the Framework with prior agreement and arrangement from OCC. Tenderers are invited to tender for the provision of the Services described at Appendix 1 Specification for a term of 3 years with an option for the Council to extend for up to 3 years, anticipated to commence on 2nd December 2024. This Tender is divided into Lots: • Lot 1: Minor Ground Works • Lot 2: Culvert and Small Bridge Works • Lot 3: Culvert and Drainage Tenderers may apply for one or more Lots. Lots will be evaluated independently of one another, and Tenderers will receive one score for each Lot they apply for. Each Lot represents one contract. The Lead Local Flood Authority team have been allocated £500,000 for projects this financial year. We hope to have similar allocations in future years which is how we have calculated the potential value of the framework, but this is subject to annual funding allocations as part of the Oxfordshire County Council budget. In 2024/25 a large part of the Lead Local Flood Authority funding for projects is being allocated to parish councils and other organisations to undertake projects, as such the number of projects and value of the framework will be limited between the award date (please see tender pack) and the start of the 2025/26 financial year (April 2025), when we expect to have more projects to award through the framework. The Procurement Act 2023 is expected to go live on 28 October 2024. If your business supplies goods, works or services to the public sector - or will do in future, then there are some changes you should be aware of. Soon there will be a central digital platform for all businesses to register and store details on and use for multiple bids, and view all public sector opportunities in one place. Proactis are running a free workshop for businesses [trainingacademy.proactis.com/courses/ProcurementAct](https://trainingacademy.proactis.com/courses/ProcurementAct) and please visit our website for links to further information. Doing business with the council - supplying goods and services \| Oxfordshire County Council ### Procurement Act 2023- Source to Contract Supporting organisations to meet the UK Procurement Act requirements. Read full description ## CPV classification Flood-prevention works Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/5adb35ac-389c-4a23-ab75-320ae65190a6) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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