Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c14-de53-72d1-8fcd-d3148076e8ae/stakeholder-engagement-advice-and-facilitations-skills closed GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs # Stakeholder Engagement Advice and Facilitations Skills [Defra Network eTendering Portal](https://tendernation.io/buyers/defra-network-etendering-portal) Often single bidder Estimated value £1,000,000 to £1,600,000 Published 7 Apr 2017 Deadline Closed 11 May 2017 ## 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. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender We want to appoint contractors to a framework to help support our work with stakeholders. These framework contractors will help Environment Agency staff plan, facilitate and evaluate effective stakeholder engagement processes relevant to our work. At times we may want contractors to facilitate the engagement where the issue is of high public interest or a degree of independence is needed. Environmental change has a significant impact on people's lives. We work with others to reduce the risks to people and properties from flooding; make sure there is enough water for people and wildlife; protect and improve air, land and water quality and apply the environmental standards within which industry can operate. Acting to reduce climate change and helping people and wildlife adapt to its consequences are at the heart of all we do. We cannot do this alone. We need to work closely with a wide range of partners including government, business, local authorities, other agencies, civil society groups and the communities we serve. How we work with others is critical to our success. We need to listen to them, understand their views, concerns and priorities to help us make the best decision for the environment and people. We also need to motivate them to take action to improve the environment or protect them from flooding. And we increasingly need to collaborate and develop partnership arrangements to meet shared goals. Helping our staff to do this is essential. The Environment Agency already has extensive engagement support for staff through its Working with Others (WWO) programme. This includes guidance, training and a network of mentors. The work carried out under this framework contract will complement this programme. It will ensure that the principles of WWO are further embedded into the organisation, improve the engagement skills of our staff and help us do more for the environment through better partnership and collaborative working. The contract is to secure experienced engagement professionals to provide support to Environment Agency employees involved in working with stakeholders. In some cases we will want our contractors to fulfil the role of independent facilitator. Additional information: Supplier Selection Stage documents are live and available through: [defra.bravosolution.co.uk](https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk) Project Number\_21137 Read full description ## CPV classification Research and development services and related consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/a6cab023-cf28-447a-9dbf-384ad5a6b3cf) 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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