Planning

Secretariat Services for the UK's National Decade Committee (UKNDC)

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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Planning

13 Feb 2025 at 14:56

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is in the planning stage of procuring secretariat services for the UK's National Decade Committee (UKNDC) as part of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development. The procurement process, tagged under the industry category "Administrative services for business operations" (CPV code: 75112000), will cover the commitment for 2025/26 with options extending to 2026-2030. The delivery of these services is anticipated to cover a wide range of locations including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the rest of the world. An early engagement notice was published on 13th February 2025, with the milestone for engagement ending later that day at 23:59:59 GMT. The contact point for this tender is David Pembry, who can be reached via email at procurement@defra.gov.uk or by telephone at +44 33001234500.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), which are specifically noted as suitable candidates for this project. The procurement method involves early market engagement, suggesting that businesses with innovative and efficient administrative capabilities would be well-suited to compete. Given the extensive geographic scope and the high profile of supporting the UN Decade of Ocean Science, participating businesses may gain considerable prestige and visibility, alongside the opportunity to establish or strengthen long-term relationships with the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and other stakeholders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Secretariat Services for the UK's National Decade Committee (UKNDC)

Notice Description

Secretariat Services for the UK's National Decade Committee (UKNDC) for the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development. 25/26 commitment and options for 26-30

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-edd72301-3b01-455d-8ac1-0dd535d203a5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a9d0dbc-26c0-44d3-8c29-d9ccce867aaf
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75112000 - Administrative services for business operations

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Feb 2025Expired
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
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND 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 4DF
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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