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CEFAS25-02 Application for experts to SBE Development Advisory Panel (DAP)

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

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28 May 2025 at 12:15

Tender

14 Feb 2025 at 13:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) has completed the procurement process for appointing experts to the Development Advisory Panel (DAP) under the Sustainable Blue Economies (SBE) Technical Assistance Platform. This tender, classified under technical assistance services with CPV code 71356200, falls within the services category and follows an open procurement approach. Located in the UK, the process was initiated on 14 February 2025, with the application deadline set for 17 March 2025. The contract, worth £250,000, commenced on 30 April 2025 and will conclude on 30 April 2027. The award phase was finalized on 28 May 2025, with the contract status marked as active and the suppliers being the SBE DAP Panel.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in social science, development, and marine management to contribute to the socio-economic and environmental resilience of Small Island Developing States (SIDS). It is particularly suited for organisations with experience working in marine and coastal settings in developing countries. Given the project's focus on climate resilience and sustainable blue economies, businesses involved in environmental protection, sustainable development, and gender equality and social inclusion may find valuable growth opportunities by participating in this initiative. This tender not only enhances business profiles but also aligns with international development goals promoting sustainable and equitable growth.

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Notice Title

CEFAS25-02 Application for experts to SBE Development Advisory Panel (DAP)

Notice Description

Cefas are advertising for applications for the Appointment of experts to the Sustainable Blue Economies (SBE) Technical Assistance Platform Development Advisory Panel (DAP).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Sustainable Blue Economies (SBE) Programme, is part of the UK Blue Planet Fund (BPF), which aims to support development of blue economies and enhance the resilience of Official Development Assistance (ODA)-eligible Small Island Developing States (SIDS) to the impacts of climate change and economic shocks. The Technical Assistance Platform is one component of the SBE Programme that provides the facility for SIDS to request specialist marine science and management advice to co-develop the knowledge, tools and capacity to develop climate resilient sustainable blue economies.

The primary role of the Development Advisory Panel (DAP) is to provide high quality socio-economic and development advice to ensure that the specialist technical marine assistance provided to the SIDS supports poverty alleviation in a manner that is sensitive to, and ideally empowering of, gender equality and social inclusion. Additional information: The following have been appointed as SBE DAP Panel members:
Carlos Samir Marinez
Stephen Pratt
Catherine Allinson
GAIL HURLEY
Suliasi Vunibola (Chair)
Cathryn Sian MacCallum
Annie Bertrand
Kafayat Adetoun Fakoya
Tomas Chaigneau

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e1db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028092-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

71356200 - Technical assistance services

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
29 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE
Contact Name
Giovana Cousseau, Holly Power
Contact Email
procure@cefas.co.uk, procure@cefas.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

SBE DAP PANEL

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