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CEFAS24-104 Contract for monitoring of recreational sea angling in England and Wales

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17 Dec 2024 at 11:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) has concluded the procurement process for the "CEFAS24-104 Contract for monitoring of recreational sea angling in England and Wales". This open procedure tender, classified under CPV code 79311000 for survey services, pertains to a contract aimed at gathering data on recreational sea fishing activities in England and Wales during 2025 and 2026. The procurement, which was awarded on 13th December 2024 and has a contract period from 16th December 2024 to 30th November 2027, is valued at approximately £445,495.22 and involves a survey among recreational sea anglers, with delivery spanning multiple geographic regions, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and the Rest of the World.

This tender presents a considerable opportunity for businesses specialising in survey services, particularly those with expertise in fisheries, recreational activities, and environmental conservation. The successful execution of this contract by the awarded supplier, Substance, highlights the potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to participate in future tenders of similar nature. The comprehensive requirement for data collection, analysis, and reporting provides an avenue for businesses equipped with robust data management and analytical capabilities to demonstrate their value and expand their market presence within the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CEFAS24-104 Contract for monitoring of recreational sea angling in England and Wales

Notice Description

Defra requires Cefas to provide scientific advice on the management of priority recreational marine fisheries, including development and evaluation of regional, national proposals, and technical conservation measures that informs policy and ensures a sustainable sector within the context of the protection of the marine environment. Cefas require the Supplier to deliver a survey to gather data on the estimates of catches and expenditure by recreational sea fishers across England and Wales in 2025 and 2026. The two surveys should build on the previous surveys already completed to ensure continuity - reports from this previous work can be viewed here on gov.uk. The following survey elements are needed: 1.1. Identification of a representative sample of people who fish for recreation in the sea and who are willing to keep catch diaries throughout 2025 and 2026, using an appropriate, cost-effective method. 1.2. A panel survey involving the completion of electronic catch diaries and expenditure throughout 2025 and 2026 by a sample of people from the list of recreational sea fishers identified in step (4.1), and the archiving and analysis of data reported.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4bc5a8c7-d85d-4edd-aef2-14136cedc270
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/effee1d3-c192-47e8-8700-3bb83552fc14
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79311000 - Survey services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£445,495 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
16 Dec 2024 - 30 Nov 2027 2-3 years
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
CEFAS
Contact Name
Holly Power
Contact Email
procure@cefas.gov.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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUBSTANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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