Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cec-f009-7067-80d8-14052fbeada9/osm-use-outside-the-uk awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # OSM use outside the UK [Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs](https://tendernation.io/buyers/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs) Estimated value £20,000 to £32,000 Published 22 Jul 2024 Deadline Closed 23 Aug 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. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - 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 Operator Self Monitoring (OSM) use outside the UK. This project will be completed via an evidence gathering desk top exercise focused on, but not limited to, a review of relevant literature, academic papers, technical documents, discussions with those undertaking final effluent Operator Self Monitoring, research and development, video/webinar presentations and other sources of information associated with final effluent Operator Self Monitoring. This exercise should focus on gathering information associated with international and European case studies. The information gathered will be presented and summarised in a written technical report which focuses on the areas of interest as set out above. This research project will be completed over a 3 month period. Additional information: • Could you please clarify if the projects budget of £32,000 are inclusive or exclusive of VAT? The project budget is up to £32,000 exclusive of VAT. • With regards to the deliverables, the RFQ states that these are: 1) completed Commercial Response template; 2) separate response submission for each technical question (in accordance with the response instructions); 3) completed Mandatory Requirements (Annex 1) and 4) completed Acceptance of Terms and Conditions (Annex 2). However, the order form, Appendix 2, states the Contractor's tender response should be included within the appendix. Would it be acceptable to submit a response in a separate document that we can reference in Appendix 2 of the Order Form that incorporates the Commercial Response document as well as Annex 1 and 2 included in the RFQ? In this case our response would comprise the Order Form and an Offer document. The order form is designed to be completed after the project has been awarded. It is there to show you what the contractual document would look like. The form will be filled in by the supplier. The tender specification written by the EA and the Contractors tender response will be copied into Appendix 2. The Charges from the Commercial Response template will be copied into Appendix 3. • Appendix 4 in the Order Form appears unnecessary/irrelevant. Can we remove this from the returned Order Form? Appendix 4 is only used when the requirement is to use personal data in the project. This will be removed if not used. Please do not remove from your response. • Could you please confirm what is the budget for this project? Up to £32,000. Read full description ## CPV classification Research consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/a44be1c1-4665-48c7-a073-875b45d299aa) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. 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