Tender

CEFAS21-112 CCUK Alternative Fishing Gear Workshop and Communications

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Tender

03 Dec 2021 at 15:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, seeking to engage a Fisheries Events and Communications specialist for the project titled "CEFAS21-112 CCUK Alternative Fishing Gear Workshop and Communications". This contract falls within the services industry, specifically concerning hotel meeting and conference services, and is to be primarily delivered in the UK, potentially in locations like London or Plymouth. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 13th December 2021, and the contract period is scheduled to commence on 20th December 2021 and conclude by 31st March 2022. The estimated value of the contract is £30,000, and it employs an open procedure for procurement, which allows any interested party to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in event management, marketing services, and technical training, particularly those focused on sustainability and conservation. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, as the buying organisation is interested in innovative solutions that minimise environmental impact while facilitating high-quality workshops. Engaging in this process may also enhance collaboration with diverse stakeholders in the fishing industry, including fishermen, scientists, and government representatives, thereby expanding networks and fostering business growth.

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Notice Title

CEFAS21-112 CCUK Alternative Fishing Gear Workshop and Communications

Notice Description

Cefas require a Fisheries Events and Communications specialist to support the Clean Catch UK programme in delivering a high-profile, high quality, 3 - 4 day technical workshop in March 2022 to identify innovative, alternative fishing gears to static nets, to support the diversification in the UK fishing industry, to reduce sensitive marine species bycatch. Dependant on the evolving COVID-19 situation, the workshop will be held primarily in-person in the UK, possibly in London or Plymouth with additional attendee's attending virtually. Multiple stakeholders will attend, including fishermen, technologists, scientists, Government policy, Conservationists, and others. The venue location is to be agreed between Cefas and the successful Tenderer. The workshop must also be available via an event platform/website accessible through a computer and or mobile, which the tenderer must host and manage. The successful Tenderer must also ensure that the workshop and conference facilities make best efforts on sustainability and environmental concerns, limiting the use of single-use resources. https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/go/73484493017D80D2266F Additional information: Bravo E-tendering Portal - managing procurement on behalf of Cefas https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk Thank you for your interest in tendering for this requirement, You will need to access the documents through Bravo Solutions portal using the link provided. If you are new to Bravo, you are required to register as a supplier: 1) Visit https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose (usually your email address) and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email (check spam filters if this does not arrive in a timely manner) with your unique password (please keep this secure). You can then log onto the system and change your password. Once these step are completed you can apply for any tender on Bravo using these details. 2) To read the full details or apply for a tender: - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are opportunities open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant PQQ/ ITT to access the content - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. (This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page) within your Bravo account. - Access the tender information by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box 3. 3) Responding to the tender: - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the requirements to upload a successful Tender. There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) - Once all information is complete, you can then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. Please give yourself enough time to complete this before the deadline. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the e-Tendering help desk. Please direct all questions and queries to Cefas using the message function of the portal, including any clarification questions. This is to ensure no questions are missed and that all answers can be shared with all interested suppliers at the same time.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-16a2916d-1e72-4bf5-a6cd-c3f883a5284f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2373625-339f-44b0-bfdf-7d54c040aba1
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services

79342000 - Marketing services

79933000 - Design support services

79952000 - Event services

80531200 - Technical training services

80540000 - Environmental training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procure@cefas.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LOWESTOFT
Postcode
NR33 0HT
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

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