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CEFAS22-20 Blue Belt financial training for UK Overseas Territories

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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27 Apr 2022 at 12:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "CEFAS22-20 Blue Belt financial training for UK Overseas Territories", is overseen by the Defra Network eTendering Portal. This contract falls under the 'Training services' category and is aimed at providing bespoke financial training to enhance sustainable management of marine environments in the UK Overseas Territories, specifically focusing initially on Tristan da Cunha. The procurement method utilised was a direct approach, with the process marked as a single tender action. The contract period is from 25 April 2022 to 28 December 2022, and the total contract value is £19,626.10. The contract was awarded on 31 March 2022, with the tender period having ended on 14 March 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses experienced in delivering training services, particularly those with a focus on sustainable finance and marine management. Companies with expertise in bespoke training solutions and a track record in public sector delivery would be well-suited to engage in such projects, enhancing their visibility and capabilities in managing public contracts. The collaborative nature of the training, aimed initially at one Overseas Territory with possibilities for future expansion, positions these contracts as strategic entry points for businesses looking to grow in the environmental conservation sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CEFAS22-20 Blue Belt financial training for UK Overseas Territories

Notice Description

Since 2016, the Blue Belt Programme has been working with UK Overseas Territories (OTs) to enhance protection and sustainable management across 4 million square kilometres of important marine environment. Sustainable finance solutions for marine management and conservation of marine resources are increasingly becoming important considerations and part of new knowledge base to support the UKOTs daily and annual work to sustainably manage their current funds and to diversify into funding streams. The opportunity to acquire new management and financial training has been made possible from the 'sustainable finance' workstream of the Blue Belt programme, to ensure the UKOTs are best placed to manage, protect and administer their current Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). The Contractor will create a bespoke financial training work packages to help UKOTs. This work will help to sustainably manage their current MPAs and advance on new and current marine conservation projects. The Customer, as one of the Blue Belt delivery partners, require the Contractor to deliver the following: 1) The Contractor will discuss, scope and deliver a seminar to the UKOTs to raise awareness and promote effective knowledge transfer on the current financial strategies and opportunities available to support conservation and management of MPAs. 2) The Contactor will discuss, scope and deliver a bespoke financial training package for the Government of Tristan da Cunha. The training will be delivered for one OT only initially (Tristan da Cunha) as a pilot study and will be delivered virtually. The Contractor will also scope the option to deliver face-to-face training to the relevant UKOT representatives later this year (2022). Face-to-face training will be delivered in the UK by the the Contractor. Location and venue to be agreed with the Customer, costs for the venue will be managed by the Customer (if required). Options to extend the training to more OTs will be discussed with the Customer during the delivery of the current listed deliverables. 3) The Contractor will develop a collaborative position paper alongside Blue Belt delivery partners. The paper will take the form of an opinion document, listing the current financial mechanisms available to UKOTs to support management and conservations of MPAs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42b6ff36-4761-40b8-b7a5-78b4c7fc49dd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,626 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,626 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
24 Apr 2022 - 28 Dec 2022 6-12 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
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOWESTOFT
Postcode
NR33 0HT
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION

Further Information

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