Planning

Seascapes Programme (Blue Planet Fund) Stakeholder Engagement Event

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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Planning

03 Apr 2023 at 17:07

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs is planning the Seascapes Programme (Blue Planet Fund) Stakeholder Engagement Event. This initiative falls under the industry category of oceanography and hydrology services. The event aims to promote interest in an Official Development Assistance programme supporting marine biodiversity in the Eastern Tropical Pacific region. The engagement end date for this event is set for 17th April 2023, with a web conference scheduled on 19th April 2023.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in physical oceanography, marine survey services, project management consultancy, marine research, and other related fields. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are well-suited to participate. The programme seeks to establish transboundary Marine Protected Areas networks to support marine biodiversity, incursion monitoring, institutional governance, livelihoods, and communities. Interested parties are invited to actively engage in the event to contribute insights for future tender opportunities under the Seascapes Programme.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Seascapes Programme (Blue Planet Fund) Stakeholder Engagement Event

Notice Description

This notice is to promote interest in a Stakeholder Engagement Event for a new Official Development Assistance (ODA) programme called Seascapes which will aim to support international MPA networks in eligible countries. The first region it will support is the Eastern Tropical Pacific (ETP), focussing on the marine corridor area (CMAR initiative). We are hosting an information-gathering session for interested parties on Wednesday 19th April 2023. You are invited to join the web conference at 15:00-17:00 GMT. The purpose of the event is to share information about the Seascapes Programme and gather information from key stakeholders to inform our future tender for the work to be carried out in the ETP region under the programme. We will outline the programme's rationale, aims and objectives in the ETP region. We will ask several questions of attendees, and request active participation. We would welcome participation from governments, non-governmental organisations, the private sector and research organisations, and other interested parties. We will run market engagement events for additional regions at a later date. The event is not part of a tendering process, although there may be such opportunities in future years. Defra reserves the right not to commit to a commercial arrangement following this market engagement event. Please register by following the instructions within the More Information section (Links) of this notice by 17th April at 17:00 GMT. The event will take place in English. Introduction to Seascapes Programme: To support marine biodiversity through protected area networks, Defra is designing a Seascapes Programme (expected to be up to PS50m) to support the effective implementation, management and enforcement of transboundary Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and Other Effective Conservation Measures (OECM) networks, or 'Seascapes'. Well-managed Seascapes bring specific ecological benefits such as the survival of migratory species and strengthening ecosystem resilience in the face of climate change. The programme aims to deliver outcomes through four pathways: 1. Biodiversity and MPA management 2. Incursion monitoring and enforcement 3. Institutional governance and financing 4. Livelihoods and communities The programme will deliver in a minimum of three Seascapes. The first of these is planned to be in the Eastern Tropical Pacific, supporting CMAR, and delivery is planned to commence January 2024. The CMAR initiative is a collaboration between Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Panama focused on the conservation and sustainable use of resources in the Eastern Tropical Pacific Marine Corridor. In 2021 the four countries agreed to expand and connect their MPAs to establish a transboundary MPA network that created migratory swimways for key marine species. The UK has provided some initial support to the region, and seeks to build on this through its Seascapes Programme. Additional information: For registration to this event, please use the link provided in this notice above.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76b72937-dd8d-4611-bf2c-a60c9beb2464
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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

85 - Health and social work services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

71351920 - Oceanography and hydrology services

71351922 - Physical oceanography services

71354500 - Marine survey services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

73112000 - Marine research services

75130000 - Supporting services for the government

75211000 - Foreign-affairs services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

79421000 - Project-management services other than for construction work

85322000 - Community action programme

90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

90712300 - Marine conservation strategy planning

90712400 - Natural resources management or conservation strategy planning services

90720000 - Environmental protection

90733600 - Transboundary water pollution management or control services

92534000 - Wildlife preservation services

98910000 - Services specific to international organisations and bodies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Apr 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
network.procurement@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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