Notice Information
Notice Title
UK Seafood Fund: Fisheries Industry Science Partnerships scheme
Notice Description
Find out the funding available through the Fisheries Industry Science Partnerships (FISP) scheme and how to give feedback before applications open. This guide is for people interested in applying for the Fisheries Industry Science Partnerships (FISP) scheme. Eligible applicants are: - sole traders engaged within commercial sea fishing - or an organisation or business engaged within commercial/recreational sea fishing, aquaculture or processing - universities or research institutes The FISP scheme is part of the UK Seafood Fund. About the UK Seafood Fund The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) will manage the PS100 million UK Seafood Fund to invest in the long-term sustainability of the UK fisheries and seafood sector. The funding ends on 5 April 2024. The fund's objectives are to: * rejuvenate the fisheries and seafood sector * take advantage of the UK's additional fishing quota * bring economic growth to coastal communities The UK Seafood Fund is divided between: - science and innovation - infrastructure - skills and training Defra will publish details of funding for infrastructure and skills and training when they are available. About the FISP scheme The FISP scheme and the existing [Seafood Innovation Fund](https://www.seafoodinnovation.fund/) share the funding allocated to the science and innovation part of the UK Seafood Fund. Apply for funding To get funding, you must either bid competitively for a contract or apply for a grant. Approximately PS10 million will be available in contracts of up to PS300,000. Grants of up to PS20,000 to develop research proposals will also be available. FISP will collect data to improve and share knowledge of fisheries and aquaculture to support sustainable fisheries management. This will be done through collaboration between the fishing and seafood industry and research institutes. Applications for the FISP scheme must include a partnership between the UK seafood sector and a research institute. The FISP scheme will open in October 2021. Defra will publish more guidance once the fund is open. In the meantime, you have the opportunity to attend an early engagement event and give feedback about the scheme. Additional information: Attend an early engagement event Defra is hosting an event on MS Teams at 2:30pm to 4:00pm on 23rd September to explain: - the scheme objectives - how the funding works - suitable project examples - the application process - funding timelines You will get the opportunity to ask questions before the event using the BRAVO messaging system. Defra will share more information after the event on BRAVO. BRAVO is Defra's e-tendering system. Give feedback Defra is seeking feedback on the funding proposals. If you register for the early engagement event, you can preview and comment on the documents that: - explain the scoring criteria for a bid - set out the specification for the scheme, such as who is eligible to apply You will need to register on BRAVO to attend and give feedback. Fill in the feedback form on BRAVO to give your views. Register on BRAVO 1. Go to https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/. 2. Click 'Register now'. 3. Accept the terms and conditions and click 'Continue'. 4. Enter your organisation and user details. 5. Make a note of the username you chose and click 'Save'. You will receive an email with your unique password, which you should keep secure. If you need help, email help@bravosolution.co.uk or telephone: 0800 368 4850. Join the early engagement event 1. Go to the FISP early engagement page on BRAVO. 2. Select the 'log in or register to participate' button in the top right-hand corner. You will be able to: - access the event - get information such as scoring criteria and project specification - give feedback There is a limit to the number of people that can join the call. Please restrict the number of attendees from your organisation to a maximum of 2 people.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-b5fd17-e30bab46-4714-440a-bf54-bfcc00819dea
- Publication Source
- Contracts Finder
- Latest Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27877437-a5d4-4806-b015-66e622899a6f
- 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
03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
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- CPV Codes
03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 10 Sep 20214 years ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- 8 Oct 2021Expired
- 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
- DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
- Contact Name
- Not specified
- Contact Email
- dgcenquiries@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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https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27877437-a5d4-4806-b015-66e622899a6f
10th September 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
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