Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c74-fec7-70cc-83ca-7ea92b2cee1c/a-series-of-workshops-with-key-stakeholders-on-local-flood-risk-management-plann awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # A series of workshops with key stakeholders on local flood risk management planning reforms [Defra Network eTendering Portal](https://tendernation.io/buyers/defra-network-etendering-portal) Often single bidder Estimated value Not stated Published 16 Dec 2021 Deadline Closed 17 Oct 2021 ## 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. - 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 The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is commissioning a project that will provide evidence, advice and views on local flood risk management planning reform to inform future government policy. This will be achieved by undertaking a series of workshops. Defra is the policy lead for flood and coastal erosion risk management (FCERM) in England. The Government's FCERM Policy Statement includes a commitment to reform local flood risk management planning by 2026 so that every area of England will have a more strategic and comprehensive plan that drives long-term local action and investment. There are several pieces of legislation and national and local policy documents that govern the roles and responsibilities for flood risk management. Under The Flood and Water Management Act 2010 a lead local flood authority for an area in England must develop, maintain, apply and monitor a strategy for local flood risk management in its area (a "local flood risk management strategy"). Alongside this, The Flood Risk Regulations 2009 (FRRs) set out statutory processes for flood risk planning over a 6-year cycle. The FRRs require the Environment Agency and lead local flood authorities (LLFAs) to: o assess risk from flooding for human health, the economy and environment including cultural heritage (Preliminary Flood Assessments) o decide where risk is considered to be significant, and identify these areas as Flood Risk Areas (FRAs) o prepare maps that show the flood hazard and flood risk in FRAs o prepare Flood Risk Management Plans that set objectives and measures to reduce the risk in FRAs Each element must be reviewed and updated at intervals of no more than 6 years. Finally, there are several non-statutory plans covering a range of flood risk responsibilities and areas, such as Catchment Flood Management Plans and Surface Water Management Plans. Read full description ## CPV classification Research consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/7f73e745-7d64-42d5-ba3a-a04901ec25e9) 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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