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RDE833 - Year 5 Evaluation of the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS)

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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23 Sep 2025 at 10:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has recently completed a procurement process for the "Year 5 Evaluation of the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS)". This contract aims to bolster the long-term sustainability and resilience of England's seafood sector through research and development consultancy services, classified under CPV 73200000. The awarding process was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The awarded contract is valued at £106,365.90 and will be executed between 22nd September 2025 and 31st March 2026. The scope of delivery includes locations such as the British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and globally.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services within the seafood industry. Particularly, businesses that excel in executing consultancy services for sustainability and resilience of fisheries would find this procurement beneficial in expanding their portfolio and demonstrating expertise in government-funded projects. Suppliers such as Risk & Policy Analysts Ltd, which was awarded the contract, exemplify the calibre of organisation well-suited for such engagements. Though this particular tender has been awarded, similar opportunities are viable for businesses ready to provide specialised consultancy within these parameters.

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Notice Title

RDE833 - Year 5 Evaluation of the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS)

Notice Description

The aim of FaSS is to provide investments to secure the long-term sustainability, resilience and prosperity of England's seafood sector. Contract awarded by Defra.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-28ddbdd8-f94d-4517-9f99-d5005be3acd4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02dea633-468b-4e5c-9de1-de42e1b62bd8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£106,365 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£106,365 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RISK & POLICY ANALYSTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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