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Assessing the drivers of non-compliance within the fishing industry

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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12 Nov 2025 at 09:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) is centred on the research and development consultancy services project titled "Assessing the drivers of non-compliance within the fishing industry." This project is designed to enhance the understanding of compliance levels within fishing fleets concerning fisheries regulations. The procurement has advanced to the award stage, with a contract value of £93,677.75 awarded to ICF Consulting Services Limited. This contract, secured through a selective call-off from a framework agreement, began on 29th October 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026. The initiative focuses on the United Kingdom and serves the services industry category.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the research and consultancy sector, particularly those specialising in regulatory compliance and the fishing industry. Large-scale consulting firms capable of providing comprehensive analysis and insights into industry compliance issues are ideally positioned to capitalise on such contracts. While this specific tender is complete, understanding the requirements and procurement process used in this case could inform future opportunities in similar areas managed by Defra or related authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Assessing the drivers of non-compliance within the fishing industry

Notice Description

The aim of this project is to improve the MMO's understanding of the levels of compliance of fishing fleets with fisheries regulations, including the [human] factors that influence compliance. Contract awarded by Defra.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-92773c86-0919-436a-a4e8-26be73b016e8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80be6a3f-8c95-4d96-b7d3-2e4be0ff3e63
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
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
£93,677 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£93,677 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
29 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
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 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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ICF CONSULTING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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