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MMO1432: Local decision making; Sussex Bay

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18 Feb 2025 at 16:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The contract titled "MMO1432: Local decision making; Sussex Bay" focuses on the blue governance of Sussex Bay and the marine and coastal recovery challenges and opportunities. The procuring organisation is the Marine Management Organisation (MMO), operating under Defra Group Commercial. The procurement falls under the Research and Development Consultancy Services category, with a direct procurement method employing a single tender action below the threshold. This contract, valued at £32,941.67, was awarded to Adur & Worthing Councils. The contracting process has moved to the award stage, with the contract period running from 2nd December 2024 to 31st March 2025. The primary locations involved are London and the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in environmental consultancy, marine recovery, and regional governance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) particularly stand to benefit, given the tender’s suitability criteria which include support for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses that can offer innovative solutions, strategic governance insights, and effective recovery initiatives for coastal and marine environments will be well-positioned to compete and contribute meaningfully to the objectives of Sussex Bay's ecological and economic revitalisation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MMO1432: Local decision making; Sussex Bay

Notice Description

MMO1432: Local decision making - The Blue Governance of Sussex Bay and the challenges and opportunities for marine and coastal recovery

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1d0f18a1-062b-46a0-b38c-b957854e3e01
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaff6e9b-e9f3-44ca-82d6-178eeac39c79
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,941 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
2 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MMO
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADUR & WORTHING COUNCILS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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