Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c9b-798e-7006-887b-de4966bc2d8a/consultancy-services-for-the-maintenance-of-strategic-environmental-assessments pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Consultancy services for the maintenance of strategic environmental assessments (seas), including the provision of a NEW SEA, to support offshore energy licensing / leasing rounds [Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy](https://tendernation.io/buyers/department-for-business-energy-industrial-strategy) Often single bidder Estimated value £5,750,000 Published 26 Aug 2022 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - 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 BEIS is responsible for administering relevant environmental legislation including, implementation of the Environmental Assessment of Plans and Programmes Regulations 2004 'the SEA Regulations' (or its future equivalent) to undertake an SEA (or its future equivalent) to inform its decision on government plans and programmes covering offshore oil and gas, offshore gas and carbon dioxide storage, offshore renewables and hydrogen. This means that SEAs need to be carried out and maintained as necessary prior to licensing / leasing rounds in which offshore areas on the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) are offered.  Habitat Regulations Assessments will additionally be required, if any applications relating to a specific licensing round could potentially significantly affect the integrity of any national site network. BEIS requires a service provider to project manage the overall SEA programme on behalf of BEIS, which will include maintenance of SEAs, preparation and completion of a new SEA, Habitat Regulations Assessments and maintaining SEA programme of research. Below are indicative timescales relating to this potential competition:- Competition Period - TBC 2022 ### Evaluation - TBC 2022 ### Indicative Award - TBC 2022 Standstill Period - TBC 2022 ### Final Award - TBC 2022 ### Mobilisation - TBC 2022 ### Contract Commencement - April 2023 In order to assist with obtaining a clear understanding of the market, BEIS would like to ask prospective suppliers to complete a questionnaire, accessed via [beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/779227330182CF0DA1FE](https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/779227330182CF0DA1FE) . Please ensure all completed questionnaires are completed and returned, via the Jaggaer Procurement Portal, by 12:00 30th September 2022. Please complete questionnaire within Jaggaer procurement portal on the link: [beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/779227330182CF0DA1FE](https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/779227330182CF0DA1FE) To register an account please visit [beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com](https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/). Additional information: Please complete questionnaire within Jaggaer procurement portal on the link: [beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/779227330182CF0DA1FE](https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/779227330182CF0DA1FE) To register an account please visit [beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com](https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/). Read full description ## CPV classification Research services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/97ee71d3-3671-48fb-a1da-44d517a15412) 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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