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A five capitals approach to defining the carrying capacity of English seas (MMO)

DEFRA

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22 Nov 2022 at 11:40

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20 Nov 2022 at 10:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has issued a tender titled "A five capitals approach to defining the carrying capacity of English seas (MMO)" for marine research services. The tender, published on 20th November 2022, aims to understand and quantify the carrying capacity of the east marine plan areas to ensure sustainable use, with a focus on environmental, human, economic, and social factors. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender period ending on 16th December 2022 and a contract period starting from 12th January 2023 to 31st March 2023.

This tender from Defra offers an opportunity for businesses interested in marine research services to participate in exploring the carrying capacity of marine plan areas. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are suitable to compete. Businesses located in various regions such as the United Kingdom, Europe, and British Oversea Territories can apply. The overarching goal is to develop a methodology for utilizing the five capitals approach in the marine planning process, paving the way for further exploration and potential expansion of activities in the sector.

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Notice Title

A five capitals approach to defining the carrying capacity of English seas (MMO)

Notice Description

Overview of Requirement This project will undertake research through the five capitals approach - a lens through which to understand and quantify the carrying capacity of the east marine plan areas (more information can be found at The Five Capitals - a framework for sustainability | Forum for the Future). The Authority is at an early stage of understanding this approach and wish to explore the opportunities and challenges it presents. Some work has been done in relation to the natural capital part of this in the Marine Natural Capital Ecosystem Assessment (mNCEA) programme and also the Marine Pioneer (Marine pioneer - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)); this should be considered, utilised and built upon in this project. Rationale The East Marine Plans were the first marine plans to be adopted in England in 2014, with the aim of ensuring future sustainable use of the marine area. In 2023 these plans will be amended as per the recommendation of the Secretary of State, following the last three-year progress report. With an increased roll out of offshore wind and other competing priorities for space, there is a desire for increased spatial specificity in the amended East Marine Plans. In order to understand and work through the trade-offs required from increased spatial specificity there is a need to better understand the carrying capacity of the east marine plan areas. Ultimately, as the aim is to ensure sustainable use, carrying capacity must be based on the basic premise that environmental state underpins capacity for the use of the environment. But the Authority would like the consideration of carrying capacity to encompass how other factors (human, economic, social) also affect opportunities for or barriers to development of further extension of activities in a marine plan area. Project Aim The five capitals approach provides a lens through which to understand and quantify the carrying capacity of the east marine plan areas (more information can be found at The Five Capitals - a framework for sustainability | Forum for the Future). The Authority is at an early stage of understanding this approach and wish to explore the opportunities and challenges it presents. Some work has been done in relation to the natural capital part of this in the Marine Natural Capital Ecosystem Assessment (mNCEA) programme and also the Marine Pioneer (Marine pioneer - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)); this should be considered, utilised and built upon in this project. The Authority want to use the East Marine Plans to develop a methodology and pilot (1) the application of this approach and (2) how we consider and discuss priorities and trade-offs with stakeholders. It is likely there will be future work to further explore this approach and methodology, and potentially roll it out for the remaining activities and sectors, and for the remaining plan areas.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8dcf1bc-0ddf-4baf-bd0b-0e9f325faa5d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Jan 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA
Contact Name
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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

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