Award

Statistician to investigate scale and drivers of shellfish mortality in The Wash

NATURAL ENGLAND

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Award

19 Dec 2024 at 14:43

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13 Nov 2024 at 12:01

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07 Nov 2024 at 15:24

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11 Oct 2024 at 10:44

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Summary of the contracting process

Natural England has completed the award stage of a procurement process for a project titled "Statistician to investigate scale and drivers of shellfish mortality in The Wash". This project falls under the marine research services category (CPV 73112000). The work will be conducted within the United Kingdom, with the final reports due by 31st March 2025. The procurement process followed an open procedure (below threshold) and the awarded contract, valued at £24,921 GBP, commenced on 1st December 2024 and will end on 31st March 2025. CEFAS Technology Limited has been named the supplier for this contract.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in statistical analysis and marine research to grow their portfolio by working with esteemed public sector clients. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited for this contract due to its size and the open nature of the procurement process. Engaging with Natural England on such a high-profile environmental project can enhance a company's credentials and provide valuable experience in the specialised field of marine ecosystems assessment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Statistician to investigate scale and drivers of shellfish mortality in The Wash

Notice Description

Statistical analysis to investigate scale and drivers of shellfish mortality in The Wash. Biostatistician required to analyse data collected by this Marine Natural Capital and Ecosystems Assessment Programme project during 2024, to address the project aims: Aim 1: To determine the growth and mortality rates of cockle over the year Aim 2: To investigate the scale of 'atypical' mortality Aim 3: To investigate the effects of environmental parameters on cockle mortality, including multifactorial drivers The contractor will be required to liaise with project partners, who hold the data and have local expertise. The final reports and outputs are required by 31st March 2025. Additional information: To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached. Your response must be sent to Philippa.Mountjoy@naturalengland.org.uk and Lauren.Ross@naturalengland.org.uk by 17:30 on 15th November 2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to Philippa.Mountjoy@naturalengland.org.uk and Lauren.Ross@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8dd2d2d5-154d-408c-9464-8d21d3c85b17
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68ba9fbb-c88a-4a5c-8253-a0e70fc0adc4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (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

73112000 - Marine research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,921 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 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
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
Pip Mountjoy
Contact Email
philippa.mountjoy@naturalengland.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR3 1UB
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Thorpe Hamlet
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CEFAS TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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